Sous Chef

Chicago, Illinois


Employer: Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Industry: Culinary
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Summary:
At Hyatt, there's a home for every stage of your career. We nurture curiosity and roles at Hyatt will help you learn new skills that support your personal and professional development. Chart your own journey by venturing into new roles, different brands and international opportunities. Here, doors are meant to be opened and horizons expanded. With us, you'll discover a career you didn't know existed.

The goal of the Sous Chef is to manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. In some instances the Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. The ideal Sous Chef will accomplish their tasks 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 basic management responsibilities
  • Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
  • Supervise 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
  • May manage other key culinary leadership rolls including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs
  • 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
  • Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer including: paid time off, medical/dental/vision healthcare options, 401k contributions options, employee stock purchase plans, free parking, free colleague meals, complimentary and discounted room rates at Hyatt properties world-wide and much more!

Discover what's next. Join Hyatt.

Qualifications:
  • In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
  • Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
  • Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service
  • Proficient in general computer knowledge
  • A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast paced customer service environment
  • Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
  • Strong training and communication skills
  • Culinary education and/or on the job training, hotel experience preferred
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule

Created: 2024-04-16
Reference: CHI013466
Country: United States
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
ZIP: 60018


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