at Hyatt in CHICAGO, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description:
We believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to each every guest.
The goal of the Sous Chef is to manage a specific department or departments 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. Hyatt develops Sous Chefs to progress into the role of Executive Sous Chef through the training of Banquets, Restaurants and Garde Manager. Sous Chefs report directly to the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
+ Supporting senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities
+ Assuming the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
+ Supervising the preparation and cooking of various food items
+ Developing and implementing creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
+ Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions
+ Manage hourly kitchen colleagues through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
+ Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and colleague 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 colleagues work in an enviornment that demands exceptional performance, yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer including: paid time off, medical/dental/vision benefits after 30 days of service, 401k contribution and company match options, paid Family Bonding Time, free colleague parking, free colleague meals during shifts, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe and much more!
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
+ Schedule flexibility including PMs, weekends and holidays
Primary Location: US-IL-Chicago
Organization: Hyatt Regency O%27Hare Chicago
Pay Basis: Yearly
Job Level: Full-time
Job: Culinary
Req ID: CHI013017
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.
