Executive Sous Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

$83K — $125K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in culinary management
  • Proven track record in service excellence
  • Leadership experience in high-volume kitchens
  • Ability to design and execute creative menus
  • Strong understanding of financial controls and inventory management
  • Commitment to safety and sanitation standards
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Support executive leadership in culinary management
  • Serve as liaison between culinary and hotel departments
  • Develop creative menu offerings aligned with brand standards
  • Plan and execute special events and holiday functions
  • Oversee kitchen staff scheduling, training, and evaluations
  • Drive team performance towards high guest service satisfaction
  • Ensure daily monitoring of food production quality and cost control

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement through internal promotions
  • Inclusive and respectful workplace culture
  • Access to comprehensive training programs
  • Supportive environment for professional growth
  • Engagement with a passionate culinary team
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. 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 • Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards • Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions • Manage hourly kitchen colleagues 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 Hyatt develops Executive Sous Chefs to progress into the role of Executive Chef through the training of Banquets, Restaurants and Garde Manger. Executive Sous Chefs report directly to the Executive Chef. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts believes in strong commitment to promotion from within. Begin your career today as the Executive Sous Chef and find yourself as the Executive Chef within a few years. 70% of management hired is from within Hyatt, 89% of Managing Committee is promoted from within. The statistics are there; make it your next step! Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer in the culinary field. Whether its career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you! The salary range for this position is $83,600.00 to $125,500.00 . This is the pay range for this position that Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

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