Executive Sous Chef

Savannah, Georgia


Employer: Hyatt Regency Savannah
Industry: Culinary
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to each every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Our Hyatt Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovative, Respect, Service-Oriented and Inclusion. Innovative, Hyatt is forward thinking and passionate as we seek new ways to advance in the hospitality industry. Respect, Hyatt associates are inspired by the team's spirit and camaraderie given to one another. Service-Oriented, Hyatt is customer focused by providing authentic hospitality in every way every time. Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity is an integral part of who we are and what we represent.

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
  • 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

Why Work at Hyatt?
  • Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Paid Family Bonding Time
  • Adoption Assistance
  • $1,000 per year for Educational Assistance
  • Complimentary and Discounted Hyatt Hotel Room Nights
  • Free Meals in our Colleague Dining Room
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Support for Your Personal Wellbeing (Complimentary Headspace Subscription, Employee Assistance Program, and more)
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the core of our Purpose - to care for people so they can be their best - and we must be deeply involved in actions that fight racial injustice and inequality. Learn more about how Change Starts Here .

Created: 2024-04-25
Reference: SAV003047
Country: United States
State: Georgia
City: Savannah
ZIP: 31322


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