Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Financial wellbeing programs
Paid Time Off
Family bonding time
Adoption assistance
discounted hotel rooms
free colleague meals
Job Description
Hyatt is a globally recognized hospitality company known for its dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences across its diverse portfolio of luxury and lifestyle hotels. Hyatt stands out due to its commitment to genuine hospitality, attentiveness, and tailored service that transforms stays into memorable journeys. Within this innovative hospitality giant, the Thompson and Tommie Austin are two premier lifestyle hotels located in the vibrant Downtown Austin area. These properties jointly offer an upscale lodging experience complemented by unique amenities and distinct dining options, attracting guests seeking both luxury and cultural immersion.
One of the most exciting additions within these hotels is Arriba Abajo, a Cantina-themed Bar and Restaurant slated to open in early Spring. This new concept spans a remarkable 17,000 square feet encompassing both indoor and outdoor dining and lounge spaces, multiple venues for private events, and an inviting pool deck serving hotel guests and residents alike. Arriba Abajo is designed to embody a lively spirit with authentic tastes, melding a vibrant social atmosphere with high-quality culinary offerings.
The role being offered is a hands-on leadership position within the culinary team at Arriba Abajo, designed specifically as a stepping stone to advance into a Chef de Cuisine role within one to two years. This position demands a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced, branded restaurant environment nestled within lifestyle hotels. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving daily culinary operations, managing financial performance related to kitchen activities, and developing a strong, engaged kitchen team.
The leader will actively participate in breakfast, lunch, and select dinner services, maintaining a high-standard presence on the line during peak periods to ensure food quality, consistency, and timing. Operational duties include owning ordering, inventory management, vendor communication, and labor scheduling. Strong collaboration between the back of house and front of house teams is critical to deliver seamless service. The role also involves supporting senior culinary leadership by assuming day-to-day management responsibilities and acting as a liaison between the culinary team and other hotel departments.
Financial accountability is key, with responsibilities including managing food costs, reducing waste, aligning staffing with forecasted demands, and ensuring budget goals and operational efficiencies are met. Further, this position requires fostering a positive team culture, mentoring and coaching culinary staff, participating in hiring and onboarding, and driving guest service and colleague satisfaction. The ideal candidate is organized, systems-minded, calm under pressure, and motivated to grow within Hyatt’s culinary leadership path.
This position is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to be part of a renowned hospitality group that values performance, career development, and employee well-being. The work environment at Hyatt supports exceptional performance while providing comprehensive rewards and benefits, encompassing health and welfare plans, financial wellness programs, lifestyle benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Joining Hyatt’s culinary team in this role means contributing to a unique lifestyle hotel dining experience that merges creativity with operational excellence in one of the most culturally rich cities in the US, Austin, TX. It embodies the Hyatt Touch – a distinctive blend of service, passion, and professionalism that makes hospitality careers at Hyatt profoundly rewarding and dynamic.
One of the most exciting additions within these hotels is Arriba Abajo, a Cantina-themed Bar and Restaurant slated to open in early Spring. This new concept spans a remarkable 17,000 square feet encompassing both indoor and outdoor dining and lounge spaces, multiple venues for private events, and an inviting pool deck serving hotel guests and residents alike. Arriba Abajo is designed to embody a lively spirit with authentic tastes, melding a vibrant social atmosphere with high-quality culinary offerings.
The role being offered is a hands-on leadership position within the culinary team at Arriba Abajo, designed specifically as a stepping stone to advance into a Chef de Cuisine role within one to two years. This position demands a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced, branded restaurant environment nestled within lifestyle hotels. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving daily culinary operations, managing financial performance related to kitchen activities, and developing a strong, engaged kitchen team.
The leader will actively participate in breakfast, lunch, and select dinner services, maintaining a high-standard presence on the line during peak periods to ensure food quality, consistency, and timing. Operational duties include owning ordering, inventory management, vendor communication, and labor scheduling. Strong collaboration between the back of house and front of house teams is critical to deliver seamless service. The role also involves supporting senior culinary leadership by assuming day-to-day management responsibilities and acting as a liaison between the culinary team and other hotel departments.
Financial accountability is key, with responsibilities including managing food costs, reducing waste, aligning staffing with forecasted demands, and ensuring budget goals and operational efficiencies are met. Further, this position requires fostering a positive team culture, mentoring and coaching culinary staff, participating in hiring and onboarding, and driving guest service and colleague satisfaction. The ideal candidate is organized, systems-minded, calm under pressure, and motivated to grow within Hyatt’s culinary leadership path.
This position is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to be part of a renowned hospitality group that values performance, career development, and employee well-being. The work environment at Hyatt supports exceptional performance while providing comprehensive rewards and benefits, encompassing health and welfare plans, financial wellness programs, lifestyle benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Joining Hyatt’s culinary team in this role means contributing to a unique lifestyle hotel dining experience that merges creativity with operational excellence in one of the most culturally rich cities in the US, Austin, TX. It embodies the Hyatt Touch – a distinctive blend of service, passion, and professionalism that makes hospitality careers at Hyatt profoundly rewarding and dynamic.
Job Requirements
- Culinary education or equivalent on-the-job training
- 1-2+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel culinary environment
- Experience leading breakfast and brunch service
- In-depth knowledge of kitchen operations
- Proven ability to expedite service in fast-paced environments
- Experience with ordering and inventory management
- Foundational understanding of food cost control
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience training and coaching culinary team
- Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
- Geographic flexibility preferred
Job Qualifications
- 1-2+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel culinary environment
- Experience leading breakfast and brunch service strongly preferred
- In-depth knowledge of kitchen operations, food production, and service execution
- Proven ability to confidently expedite service in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with ordering, inventory management, scheduling, and labor alignment
- Foundational understanding of food cost control and basic financial management
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
- Experience training, coaching, and developing culinary team members
- Ability to produce a consistent, high-quality product in a timely manner
- Demonstrated commitment to exceeding guest expectations in a service-driven environment
- Proficient in general computer systems and kitchen-related technology
- Culinary education and/or equivalent on-the-job training preferred
- Hotel experience a plus
- Flexible schedule, including availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred
Job Duties
- Lead breakfast, lunch, and select dinner services with a hands-on presence on the line
- Expedite during peak service periods and ensure smooth execution
- Supervise preparation and cooking of food items, ensuring quality, consistency, and timing
- Maintain strong BOH/FOH communication and cross-department collaboration
- Support senior culinary leadership by assuming day-to-day management responsibilities
- Act as liaison between culinary and other hotel departments
- Plan, coordinate, and execute special events and holiday functions
- Develop and implement creative menu items aligned with Hyatt and brand standards
- Own ordering, inventory, and vendor communication
- Manage weekly scheduling and labor alignment
- Conduct monthly inventory and monitor food cost
- Build and maintain pars, prep lists, and structured line check systems
- Monitor daily food production, ordering, and quality standards
- Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
- Assist in managing food cost and reducing waste
- Align staffing levels to forecasted volume and labor targets
- Maintain awareness of budget goals and operational efficiencies
- Ensure proper use of Hyatt purchasing systems
- Train, mentor, and coach culinary team members
- Manage hourly kitchen employees including scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating, and hiring
- May supervise culinary supervisors and other junior Sous Chefs
- Participate in hiring and onboarding efforts
- Lead the team toward exceptional guest service and colleague satisfaction results
- Build a culture of urgency, accountability, pride, and professionalism
- Model Hyatt values and brand standards while fostering team growth and retention
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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