Sous Chef – Lead Culinary Team & Banquets

Hyatt Taleo; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Free parking

Hotel room nights discount

Medical insurance

FSA

Retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Frisco – Dallas is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and develop the culinary team at our Frisco property. This role partners with the Executive Sous Chef to uphold Hyatt standards, supervise daily kitchen operations, and drive exceptional guest experiences.

The candidate will oversee menu execution, coordinate events, and mentor culinary staff while ensuring food safety and quality across all outlets. A culinary degree and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of all kitchen operations, including food preparation, production, and sanitation practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in training and developing team members, basic financial management, and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and systems.
• Passion for exceeding guest expectations in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Ability to consistently produce high-quality culinary offerings while meeting established timelines.
• Strong coaching, training, and communication abilities.
• Culinary degree and/or equivalent hands‑on culinary training
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Minimum of three (3) years of hotel culinary leadership experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of banquet and event culinary experience required

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming core management responsibilities.
• Serve as a liaison between the culinary division and all other hotel departments.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of a variety of food offerings.
• Develop and implement innovative menu items that align with Hyatt brand standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute special events, seasonal promotions, and holiday functions.
• Manage hourly culinary colleagues, including scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and hiring.
• Provide leadership and direction to culinary supervisors, Sous Chefs, and other kitchen leaders, as assigned.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the culinary team to achieve outstanding guest service and colleague satisfaction results.
• Monitor food production, purchasing, costs, quality, and consistency on a daily basis.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Menu development

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Staff management

Coaching

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Hyatt Regency Frisco – Dallas is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and develop the culinary team at our Frisco property. This role partners with the Executive Sous Chef to uphold Hyatt standards, supervise daily kitchen operations, and drive exceptional guest experiences.

The candidate will oversee menu execution, coordinate events, and mentor culinary staff while ensuring food safety and quality across all outlets. A culinary degree and strong leadership are required.