Sous Chef - Banquets

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa is seeking a Sous Chef to support kitchen operations, uphold quality, and assist in leading team training. This role emphasizes timely, consistent output and guest satisfaction within a luxury hotel setting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate culinary knowledge, strong leadership, and effective communication, with a willingness to grow toward higher management roles within Hyatt (e.g., Executive Sous Chef).

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills.
• Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge.
• Desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner.
• Culinary education and/or on the job training; hotel experience preferred.
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing kitchen operations across outlets.
• Lead training and ensure quality and consistency of dishes.
• Coordinate with banquet and restaurant teams to meet guest needs.
• Support Sous Chef and escalate to Executive Sous Chef when required.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Training

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Description

Basic understanding of a kitchen operation within the hotel. Practice the importance of producing a consistent, quality product that meets and exceeds the guests' needs in a timely manner. Person has basic skills in department training and is capable of assuming department responsibilities in the absence of the Sous Chef. Skills and knowledge to include culinary education, cost control, basic communication and leadership skills and computer skills.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Requirements

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
• Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service
• Proficient in general computer knowledge
• A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
• Strong training and communication skills
• Culinary education and/or on the job training, hotel experience preferred
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

Hyatt develops Sous Chefs to progress into the role of Executive Sous Chef through the training of Banquets, Restaurants and Garde Manager. Sous Chefs report directly to the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts believes in strong commitment to promotion from within. Begin your career today as the Sous Chef and find yourself as an Executive Sous Chef within a few years. 70% of management hired is from within Hyatt, 89% of Managing Committee is promoted from within. The statistics are there; make it your next step!

Source: Hospitality Online