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Hyatt Hotels and Resorts

Chef de Cuisine- Valle

Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Oceanside, California, United States, 92058

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The goal of the Chef de Cuisine at Valle restaurant is to manage all aspects of the culinary team as a right-hand person to Executive Chef Roberto Alcocer. The Chef de Cuisine will work closely with the Executive Chef to create and implement menus, and manage culinary staff. Valle is a one-star Michelin restaurant for two consecutive years, and we are looking for a Chef de Cuisine who can help take Valle to the next level for a second star. Previous Michelin star restaurant experience is required.

Responsibilities

Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities

Assume the role of liaison between all dining room operations and culinary staff

Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items

Develop and implement creative menu items within the restaurant concept

Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions

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

May manage other key culinary leadership roles including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs

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

Assist with payroll duties

Participate in marketing events directly related to the restaurant

Understand the quality requirements and expectations of the restaurant

Prioritize daily work schedules with fellow Chefs and Stages

Assure all necessary items are in the restaurant at the start of the shift through personal inspection; communicate any needs in an appropriate time frame, ensuring all ingredients represent our quality standards and are in line with the standards established by the Management Team; and communicate any discrepancies in a timely manner

Assure all areas are finished and organized in a timely manner and to the standard of the restaurant

Responsible for the efficient, consistent, accurate and organized production of requested by the Sous Chefs, Chef de Cuisine, and Executive Chef; assist in training and mentoring of team members to achieve the team's vision

Maintain an accurate recipe book and journal for techniques, making sure it is current with the menu and company documentation procedures

Collaborate when appropriate in menu changes and development

Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to Valle's recipes, portioning, preparation, serving and health standards

Organize and prioritize daily responsibilities to ensure their timely completion

Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment; keep all areas clean and organized at all times

Work in tandem with the team to ensure standards are met or exceeded as it relates to appearance of the facilities, sanitation, and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment

Communicate effectively with all team members to assure standards are achieved

Take appropriate action to rectify any issues that may arise

Ensure equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition

Attend all scheduled employee meetings and come prepared to contribute to ideation sessions

Provide mentorship to new and less experienced staff members

Flexibility to work varying shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business dictates

All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Compensation + Benefits

Pay: Ranging from $70,600 - $88,100

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick

401(k) w/ company discretionary match

Employee Assistance Program - free counseling sessions annually for you and your household members

Employee Dining Discounts

Complimentary Employee Meal

Educational Reimbursement Opportunities

Free Parking

12 Complimentary Room Nights Any Hyatt

Hyatt Family/Friend Room Discounts

Referral Bonuses

Uniform

Qualifications

Michelin star restaurant experience

Preferred experience in Mexican Cuisine

Minimum 3 years of fine dining restaurant and culinary experience in a leadership role

Commitment to quality, excellence, and genuine hospitality

Passion for creating unique guest experiences, food, and beverage

Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraint

Ability to listen, communicate, and make connection

Commitment to quality technique and continued refinement of skills

Commitment to constant growth and professional development

The ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

Basic math and computer skills

Punctual and reliable

Ability to speak and hear, see, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time

Be able to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, climb stairs/ladders, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds

Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi‑manual dexterity and fine motor skills

Preferred bilingual, English / Spanish

Environmental and/Or Physical Requirements

Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely and successfully with federal, state, and local standard

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Ability to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time

Ability to physically maneuver through work areas; bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, climb stairs and steps, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment

Key Competencies

Take responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with leadership team and team members

Be decisive, accept responsibility for making things happen, think ahead, and develop contingency plans

Be an active listener, remain present and open, provide verbal, non‑verbal, and supportive feedback, and show respect and empathy with one another

Be motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge to improve performance

Be flexible, responding quickly and positively to changing environment

Maintain high team focus via cooperation and support to other team members in pursuit of department goals

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.

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