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At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to each and 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 management responsibilities of our Restaurants

· 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 roles 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

Qualifications

· Two years of experience in fine dining, chef-driven or specialty restaurant

· Two years of kitchen management

· 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

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