Hyatt Regency Lake Washington is hiring a Banquet Sous Chef to manage a specific kitchen department and collaborate with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to implement and maintain quality standards. You will be instrumental in creating a positive guest experience and may oversee the entire culinary operation in the absence of senior leadership.
What You'll Do
- Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities.
- Act as the liaison between all culinary departments and other hotel departments.
- Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items.
- Develop and implement creative menu items adhering to Hyatt brand standards.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement special events and holiday functions.
- Lead and coach the team toward exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction.
- Monitor daily food production, ordering, cost, quality, and consistency.
- Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
What We're Looking For
- In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills.
- Experience with training, basic financial management, and customer service.
- Proficiency in general computer knowledge.
- A genuine desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced environment.
- Capability to produce a consistent product in a timely manner.
- Strong training and communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Culinary education and/or extensive on-the-job training; hotel experience is preferred.
- Geographic and schedule flexibility.
Team & Environment
Sous Chefs report directly to the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. Hyatt develops Sous Chefs for progression into the role of Executive Sous Chef through training in Banquets, Restaurants, and Garde Manager.
Benefits & Compensation
- 12 Free room nights after 90 days of service.
- Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates upon hire.
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment.
- 401K with company match.
- Paid Vacation, sick days, new child leave, and personal day.
- Paid Family Bonding Time (8 weeks for primary caregiver; 2 weeks for supportive caregiver) and Adoption Assistance.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Relocation Package.
- 50% discount in Crossroads.
- 20% discount in gift shop (exceptions apply).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and many more.
Work Mode
This role operates fully onsite at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
