Sous Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Innovative Menus

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals for staff

Free on-site parking

Discounted hotel room nights

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Savings Plan with company 2

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Frisco is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the culinary team, coordinating with the Executive Sous Chef to uphold Hyatt brand standards and oversee daily kitchen operations. You will develop menus, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional guest experiences across all food offerings.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a track record of managing events and seasonal promotions, with a focus on quality and safety across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, organization, and a commitment to delivering memorable guest experiences through effective oversight of daily kitchen operations and team development.
• Proven ability to lead culinary supervisors, Sous Chefs, and kitchen staff while managing costs and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee core management responsibilities in the culinary division.
• Serve as liaison between culinary and other hotel departments.
• Oversee preparation and execution of a variety of food offerings.
• Develop and implement innovative menu items aligned with Hyatt brand standards.
• Plan and execute special events, promotions, and holidays.
• Manage hourly culinary staff including scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and hiring.
• Provide leadership to culinary teams to achieve guest service and colleague satisfaction goals.
• Monitor production, purchasing, costs, quality, and consistency daily.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Team development

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Job description

Hyatt Regency Frisco is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the culinary team, coordinating with the Executive Sous Chef to uphold Hyatt brand standards and oversee daily kitchen operations. You will develop menus, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional guest experiences across all food offerings.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a track record of managing events and seasonal promotions, with a focus on quality and safety across the kitchen.