CHEF DE CUISINE | BENEFITS INCLUDE: 401K, STOCK PURCHASE PLAN, AND MANY MORE!
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $76,700.00 - $95,900.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Free room nights
discounted room rates
Medical insurance
prescription insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K with company match
Paid vacation
paid sick days
Paid Family Bonding Time
Tuition Reimbursement
free colleague meals
Employee stock purchase plan
Retail Discounts
Job Description
Hyatt is a global hospitality company renowned for its commitment to creating a sense of belonging and delivering exceptional experiences to guests across the world. With a deep-rooted philosophy centered on hospitality as a meaningful career, Hyatt fosters an environment where employees feel valued and inspired to grow. The company emphasizes making travel more human, connected, and sustainable, and creates opportunities for individuals to shape their own career paths while celebrating their unique contributions and individuality.
Grand Hyatt San Francisco epitomizes sophisticated elegance and modern style in the heart of downtown San Francisco at Union Square. Guests enjoy premier shopping, ... Show More
Grand Hyatt San Francisco epitomizes sophisticated elegance and modern style in the heart of downtown San Francisco at Union Square. Guests enjoy premier shopping, ... Show More
Job Requirements
- A culinary degree or equivalent professional training is required
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a full-service or luxury hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurants
- Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cooking techniques
- Proven experience in banquet and high-volume production kitchens
- Demonstrated ability to manage food cost, labor, and inventory
- Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills
- Experience managing multiple outlets or large teams is preferred
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including AM or PM shifts, holidays, and weekends
Job Qualifications
- A culinary degree or equivalent professional training is required
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a full-service or luxury hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurants
- Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cooking techniques
- Proven experience in banquet and high-volume production kitchens
- Demonstrated ability to manage food cost, labor, and inventory
- Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills
- Experience managing multiple outlets or large teams is preferred
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including AM or PM shifts, holidays, and weekends
- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
Job Duties
- Lead daily kitchen operations for assigned outlets, in-room dining, and/or banquet production
- Ensure consistent execution of menus, recipes, and plating standards aligned with Hyatt brand expectations
- Maintain excellence in food quality, presentation, taste, and timeliness across all service periods
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, seasonal updates, and special event menus
- Supervise, train, and mentor sous chefs, line cooks, and kitchen colleagues
- Foster a positive, professional, and accountable kitchen culture
- Conduct performance coaching, training, and evaluations in accordance with Hyatt standards
- Support hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and labor planning for assigned kitchens
- Manage food cost, labor cost, and waste control to meet or exceed budgeted targets
- Ensure proper inventory management, purchasing controls, yield optimization, and portion control
- Analyze P&L reports and take corrective action when needed
- Support banquet forecasting and production planning to align with group business demands
- Ensure strict compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards (HACCP, local health regulations, Hyatt policies)
- Maintain clean, organized kitchens and proper equipment usage
- Partner with Stewarding and Engineering to ensure equipment functionality and cleanliness
- Oversee culinary execution for meetings, conferences, weddings, and large-scale events
- Customize menus to meet client needs while maintaining quality and efficiency
- Ensure flawless execution for high-profile and VIP events
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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