Executive Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

$106K — $107K *
Vail, CO 81657In-Person
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of progressive culinary experience in hotel settings, ideally with Hyatt
  • Preferably previous experience opening hotels
  • 4+ years in a senior culinary role
  • Strong service orientation with polished presentation abilities
  • Proficient leadership and communication skills
  • Capable of engaging effectively with diverse backgrounds
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Responsibilities

  • Train and develop culinary staff in food preparation and safety
  • Instill safety and sanitation practices among all kitchen employees
  • Emphasize consistency in food preparation and presentation
  • Ensure strict adherence to quality, portion control, and plate presentation standards
  • Coach employees on Hyatt service standards and procedures
  • Manage kitchen operations including menu planning and provisioning
  • Maintain high culinary standards while working efficiently under pressure

Benefits

  • Free meals in the colleague cafeteria for every shift
  • Free on-site parking
  • Sick pay accumulated at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours/year
  • Discounted and complimentary hotel room nights
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days for full-time staff
  • Flexible Spending Account options for full-time employees
  • Retirement savings plan available
  • Basic life insurance coverage
  • PTO accrued based on hours worked, up to 17 days in the first year
  • Global work opportunities with Hyatt
  • Annual ski pass bonus for season employees
Full Job Description
Summary:
The Executive Chef will be responsible for kitchen operationsincludingmenu planning, provisioning, food preparation, and sanitation. This position directs the training of culinary staff and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and profitable food service. The position demands creativity on a daily basis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards. The Executive Chef works well under pressure, is organized, flexible, self-motivated and is willing to work long hours.

Hyatt associates 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. Salary range for this position starts at $106,800. Actual pay will be determined based on experienced.
Duties include:
  • Experience training food prep employees
  • Ability to instill safety and sanitation habits in all employees.
  • Teach employees the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation
  • Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques
  • Ensure that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently
  • Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
If you've "got it all," we encourage you to apply now. The budgeted base salary range starting at$107,000. As a member of the properties Leadership Committee, the Executive Chef is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

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.

This application window is anticipated to be open at a maximum of 30 days from August 9th, 2026 to September 8th, 2026 or until a candidate is selected. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Please visit hyatt.com/careers to apply.

Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
  • 6 years or more of progressive hotel Culinary experience (typically with Hyatt)
  • With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
  • Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
  • At least 4 years experience in a senior role in a culinary environment
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume property, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and associate relations, and ability to improve the bottom line
  • Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
  • Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
  • Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt Service Standards and Procedures

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