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JdV by Hyatt

Chef de Cuisine- Valle

JdV by Hyatt, Oceanside, California, United States, 92058

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Summary 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 the Executive Chef, Roberto Alcocer. The Chef de Cuisine will take counsel from the Executive Chef to create, implement menu and manager culinary staff. Valle is a one-star Michelin restaurant, for two consecutive years, and we are looking for a Chef de Cuisine that can help take Valle to the next level for a second star. Previous Michelin star restaurant experience 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 rolls 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 their specific 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. Communicate any discrepancies in a timely manner.

Assure all areas is 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 your team members to assist them in achieving the team’s vision. Maintain an accurate recipe book and journal for techniques, making sure it is current with the menu and companies 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 constraints

Ability to listen, communicate, and make connections

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 standards

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

To have a positive impact, taking responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with leadership team and team members

To be decisive, accepting responsibility for making things happen, thinking ahead, and developing contingency plans

To be an active listener, remaining present and open, providing verbal, non‑verbal, and supportive feedback, and showing our respect and empathy with one another

To be motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve your performance

To be flexible, responding quickly and positively to changing environments

To maintain high team, focus via cooperation and support to other team members in the 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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