Hyatt Regency Lake Washington is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef. Your primary focus is maintaining and improving culinary operations to ensure a positive guest experience.
What You'll Do
- Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities.
- Act as liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments.
- Supervise departmental Sous Chefs performance and provide counsel on food preparation and cooking.
- Develop and implement creative menu items adhering 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.
- Monitor food production, ordering, cost, quality, and consistency daily to ensure financial performance and control.
- Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
- Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training, and goal setting.
What We're Looking For
- In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills.
- Experience with training, 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.
- Culinary education and/or appropriate level of on-the-job training and hotel culinary experience.
Nice to Have
- Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred.
Team & Environment
Executive Sous Chefs report directly to the Executive Chef.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $64,100 - $85,000
- Strong commitment to promotion from within.
- Inspired by the team's spirit and camaraderie given to one another.
- Warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington fosters an innovative, respectful, service-oriented, and inclusive culture.
