Summary: The Executive Chef and Director of Culinary 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 and Director of Culinary is expected to work well under pressure, be organized, flexible, self-motivated and is willing to work long hours.
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
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)
- 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
- Benefits Include:
- Ability to Reserve Complimentary & Discounted Hyatt Hotel Rooms
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) Match
- Eligible for Health Benefits after 30 days
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Complimentary Parking On-Site
- Complimentary Meals Provided in Employee Cafeteria
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- Eligible to participate in an Incentive Compensation Plan
- Employee stock option plan
