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Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Sous Chef - Elevations (PM Shift)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone.

Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France

Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Destination by Hyatt is seeking individuals with unmatched service. Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Our mission is to care for people so they can be their best!

Cheyenne Mountain Resort opened in 1985 and sits on 25 acres of land. The 4‑Star Full Service property is nestled in the lush greens of Southern Colorado Springs and oversees impressive mountain views, along with exciting activities like golf, swimming, and tennis. These allow for the unique experience that you can only get at this resort.

Salary Range: The range for this position is $60,000-$68,000 commensurate with experience.

Position Overview:

The goal of the Sous Chef is to manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. In some instances, the Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. The ideal Sous Chef will accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience. Communicate effectively with all colleagues, vendors, and clients. A keen sense of urgency is a must for this position and you must be able to lead and teach with a hands‑on approach; expected culinary standards. Our Sous Chef must perform skilled scratch‑made food production while supervising and coaching colleagues in the kitchen and front of the house. This work requires initiative, leadership, hands‑on self‑reliance, judgement, teaching, and ability to delegate tasks.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities

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

Supervise 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

May manage other key culinary leadership rolls including lead or supervisor

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

Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment

Qualifications

In‑depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations

Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills

Experience with training, basic 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

Strong training and communication skills

Culinary education and/or 4 years of progressive on the job training, hotel experience preferred

Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results

Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

Culinary education and/or on the job training, hotel experience preferred

Our Values: Empathy / Wellbeing / Respect / Integrity / Experimentation / Inclusion

Full Time Benefits:

Health Savings Plan and Flexible Savings Plan with Medical Coverage

Colleague Discounted Room Rates

12 Complimentary Room Nights (based on availability)

Growth Opportunities

Recognition & Rewards

Basic Life Insurance

Friends & Family Room Rates

401(k) (Match: 1-3% = dollar/dollar, 4-5% = $.50/dollar after 1 year)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (5% discount)

Complimentary Parking

Complimentary Meal During Each Shift

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hyatt Property Restaurant/Coffee Shop Discount

This application window is anticipated to be open at a maximum of 30 days from December 12, 2025 - January 12, 2025 or until a candidate is selected. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Please visit careers.hyatt.com to apply.

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.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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