Executive Sous Chef

Hyatt

$110K — $115K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume environment
  • Proven leadership skills with a focus on team development
  • Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Experience in menu development and special event planning
  • Ability to manage budget and control food costs
  • Excellent communication skills across departments
  • Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support senior leadership by taking on key management tasks
  • Act as a liaison between culinary and hotel departments
  • Supervise and guide Sous Chefs in food preparation and cooking
  • Create and implement innovative menu items aligned with brand standards
  • Plan and oversee special events and holiday functions
  • Manage scheduling, payroll, training, and hiring for kitchen staff
  • Lead the team to enhance guest service and staff satisfaction
  • Monitor food production processes for cost control and quality assurance
  • Ensure kitchen facilities and equipment meet safety and sanitation standards
  • Organize departmental meetings and set team goals

Benefits

  • Employee health insurance coverage
  • Opportunities for ongoing culinary training and development
  • Access to employee discounts and perks
  • Supportive work environment promoting team collaboration
  • Potential for upward mobility within the Hyatt family
Full Job Description
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. Pay Salary Range : $110,000-$115,000 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 council 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

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