The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Executive Sous Chef
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Executive Sous Chef
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The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Summary
Serenely located within the historic Kansas City Club building, this premier Kansas City destination seamlessly combines the old‑world charm of a historic social club with modern luxury and elegance. Drawing on over 100 years of history as the premier social meeting place, The Hotel Kansas City provides a truly unique setting for memorable events, as well as inventive dining and nightlife.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, the Executive Sous Chef supports the hotel’s mission to create exceptional guest and dining experiences by overseeing and managing the daily functions of the banquet culinary and stewarding departments. Working with the Director of Food & Beverage, this position will lead with an empathy‑forward mindset to motivate and inspire a high‑performing F&B team in achieving high culinary and performance standards. This position’s direct reports include a Banquet Sous Chef. The role works variable hours based on hotel business and event needs, and a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends is required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Support senior leadership as an active participant and contributor to the Associate Leadership Committee (ALC) team
Liaison between Director of Food & Beverage and all departments within the culinary division, including stewarding, and all other hotel departments
Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
Coach and develop a Banquet Sous Chef on the preparation and cooking of various food items
Supervise a stewarding department and the management of all stewarding inventory and storage
Collaborate with leaders and other departments to manage and improve critical employee life‑cycle and administrative processes including scheduling, payroll, training, recruitment, learning & development
Lead, develop, and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis ensuring financial performance and control
Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen and stewarding facilities and equipment
Provide timely and helpful information and feedback across the team via various communication channels including but not limited to departmental meetings and huddles, regular check‑ins, on‑the‑spot coaching
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 3 years’ banquet kitchen management experience required, preferably in the hotel or comparable industry
Senior/manager‑level skills and knowledge of kitchen and stewarding operations
Food service sanitation certification required
Demonstrated success leading teams through growth, change, complexity while maintaining positive and respectful interpersonal relationships, listening and communication skills
Superior guest and customer service skills and ability to model and instill that same vigor in their teams
Proven ability to work through and/or resolve conflict quickly, while sustaining collaborative and respectful working relationships with all stakeholders
Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner, while managing competing priorities using available resources and support
Comfort and proficiency with effective use of computers and software systems including but not limited to data entry, word processing, and spreadsheets (Microsoft Office), and collaboration and virtual meeting tools (MS Teams, Slack)
Familiarity with employee compliance (FMLA, OSHA, FLSA), a plus
Ability to lift, push, pull 50 lbs, and work in a standing position for extended periods of time
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.
Benefits
Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
12 complimentary hotel room nights at Hyatt properties worldwide
Unlimited colleague and friends & family discounted room rates at Hyatt properties worldwide
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance
Employee stock purchase plan
Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!
Tuition reimbursement program
Discounted parking and much more
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The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Summary
Serenely located within the historic Kansas City Club building, this premier Kansas City destination seamlessly combines the old‑world charm of a historic social club with modern luxury and elegance. Drawing on over 100 years of history as the premier social meeting place, The Hotel Kansas City provides a truly unique setting for memorable events, as well as inventive dining and nightlife.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, the Executive Sous Chef supports the hotel’s mission to create exceptional guest and dining experiences by overseeing and managing the daily functions of the banquet culinary and stewarding departments. Working with the Director of Food & Beverage, this position will lead with an empathy‑forward mindset to motivate and inspire a high‑performing F&B team in achieving high culinary and performance standards. This position’s direct reports include a Banquet Sous Chef. The role works variable hours based on hotel business and event needs, and a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends is required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Support senior leadership as an active participant and contributor to the Associate Leadership Committee (ALC) team
Liaison between Director of Food & Beverage and all departments within the culinary division, including stewarding, and all other hotel departments
Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
Coach and develop a Banquet Sous Chef on the preparation and cooking of various food items
Supervise a stewarding department and the management of all stewarding inventory and storage
Collaborate with leaders and other departments to manage and improve critical employee life‑cycle and administrative processes including scheduling, payroll, training, recruitment, learning & development
Lead, develop, and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis ensuring financial performance and control
Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen and stewarding facilities and equipment
Provide timely and helpful information and feedback across the team via various communication channels including but not limited to departmental meetings and huddles, regular check‑ins, on‑the‑spot coaching
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 3 years’ banquet kitchen management experience required, preferably in the hotel or comparable industry
Senior/manager‑level skills and knowledge of kitchen and stewarding operations
Food service sanitation certification required
Demonstrated success leading teams through growth, change, complexity while maintaining positive and respectful interpersonal relationships, listening and communication skills
Superior guest and customer service skills and ability to model and instill that same vigor in their teams
Proven ability to work through and/or resolve conflict quickly, while sustaining collaborative and respectful working relationships with all stakeholders
Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner, while managing competing priorities using available resources and support
Comfort and proficiency with effective use of computers and software systems including but not limited to data entry, word processing, and spreadsheets (Microsoft Office), and collaboration and virtual meeting tools (MS Teams, Slack)
Familiarity with employee compliance (FMLA, OSHA, FLSA), a plus
Ability to lift, push, pull 50 lbs, and work in a standing position for extended periods of time
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.
Benefits
Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
12 complimentary hotel room nights at Hyatt properties worldwide
Unlimited colleague and friends & family discounted room rates at Hyatt properties worldwide
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance
Employee stock purchase plan
Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!
Tuition reimbursement program
Discounted parking and much more
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