Chef de Cuisine - Banquets

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is a prestigious hospitality establishment located in the vibrant coastal city of Newport Beach, California. As part of the global Hyatt Hotels Corporation, the Hyatt Regency brand is renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional service, luxurious accommodations, and memorable guest experiences. Hyatt Regency Newport Beach exemplifies these values by providing a world-class environment that combines modern elegance with the warmth of coastal hospitality. This esteemed hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers, offering state-of-the-art amenities, stunning ocean views, and a dedication to comfort and excellence in every aspect of its operations.

At Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the company’s mission, fostering an environment where all employees feel valued and respected. The hotel prides itself on cultivating a workplace culture that emphasizes integrity, empathy, wellbeing, and mutual respect among colleagues. Working at this property means joining a family-oriented team that encourages personal growth, professional development, and a genuine connection to the community it serves.

The role of Chef de Cuisine (Banquets) at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is a vital leadership position responsible for managing a specific food outlet within the hotel, particularly focusing on banquet operations. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Chef de Cuisine will collaborate closely to create and implement innovative menus and culinary concepts tailored to the banquet setting. This role offers the independence of an operator while maintaining alignment with the hotel’s overall standards and culinary vision.

The Chef de Cuisine will assume senior leadership responsibilities, acting as a crucial liaison between banquet operations and culinary staff to ensure seamless coordination and outstanding food quality. This position requires overseeing the preparation and cooking of diverse banquet menus, managing kitchen personnel, and maintaining strict standards for food quality, presentation, and cost control. The successful candidate will exhibit strong leadership capabilities, organizational skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach offers competitive compensation for the Chef de Cuisine position, with a salary range from $82,000 to $102,000 annually. The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education, experience, and qualifications. In addition to a rewarding salary, the hotel provides numerous benefits designed to support the health, wellbeing, and growth of its employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation time, 401K with matching contributions, tuition reimbursement, and more.

This is a full-time position that requires flexibility, including the willingness to work holidays and weekends. It is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals who are eager to advance their careers within a dynamic, high-performing hospitality environment, while making a meaningful impact on guest satisfaction and team success. Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States as sponsorship is not available for this role.