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Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Executive Sous Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053

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The goal of the Executive Sous Chef is to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef to maintain and improve the culinary operations. The ideal Executive Sous Chef will accomplish this by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience. Salary Range $83,600 to 125,500.

Responsibilities include:

Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities

Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments

Supervise departmental Sous Chefs performance and provide them counsel as to the preparation and cooking of various food items

Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards

Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions

Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring

Lead 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 facilities and equipment

Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting

Qualifications

In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations

Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills

Experience with training, financial management and customer service

A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced customer service environment

Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner

Culinary education and/or appropriate level of on-the-job training and hotel culinary experience

Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

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

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts believes in strong commitment to promotion from within. Begin your career today as the Executive Sous Chef and find yourself as the Executive 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!

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