Culinary Sous Chef

Description:

This could be the next chapter in your Culinary career that you've been looking for! Lead with our Culinary team at the Grand Hyatt Seattle!

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

The salary range for this position is $61,800 to $86,600. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications, and education.

As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks!

Benefits

• Position is eligible for relocation assistance

• Medical & Vision insurance

• Dental Insurance

• 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)

• Basic Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance

• Paid Time Off

• Full-Time Colleagues:

• Vacation Time

• 10 days (80 hours) earned upon completing 1-4 years of service

• 15 days (120 hours) earned upon completing 5-9 years of service

• 20 days (160 hours) earned upon completing 10 years of service

• (2) Floating Holidays per year

• (6) Paid Holidays per year

• Compassionate Leave

• Jury Duty Leave

• Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time

• Extended Illness Days - unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year

Perks

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounted Rooms at any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment

• Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of service

• Free colleague meals during shift

• Hyatt Colleague discount program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• ORCA Pass subsidy

When applying for a position working at a Hyatt hotel, you are pursuing an opportunity to join a culture built on caring and attentive colleagues who have a passion for providing efficient service and creating meaningful experiences. Our values are the guiding principles for our success, giving us the opportunity to open over 1,350 properties worldwide.

Hedreen Hotel Employer LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, caste or any other group protected by law.

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

• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

• Food Handlers Card required

Primary Location: US-WA-Seattle

Organization: Grand Hyatt Seattle

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Culinary

Req ID: SEA004904

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.