Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
wellness programs
Job Description
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts is a global leader in the hospitality industry, known for its dedication to exceptional service, outstanding experiences, and a warm, inclusive culture. Hyatt's mission revolves around providing guests with memorable stays through caring and attentive associates who go above and beyond to exceed expectations. The company fosters innovation, respect, service orientation, and inclusion as core values, creating a workplace where talent is nurtured, leading to exciting career opportunities and professional growth. Hyatt is recognized not just for meeting but exceeding high standards, making it a preferred destination for travelers worldwide and a sought-after employer for hospitality professionals.
One of Hyatt's prominent properties, Thompson Houston + The Residences at the Allen, embodies the hotel group’s ethos of luxury and innovation. Located in a soaring 36-story skyscraper amidst Houston’s vibrant Buffalo Bayou Park, this landmark hotel opened in February 2024 and offers 172 luxury guestrooms, including 34 exquisite suites, along with a private collection of 100 residences. The property provides an oasis of comfort and style in the city, boasting world-class amenities such as a full-service spa, a modern fitness center, multiple destination dining options, a private heliport, an expansive one-acre pool deck, and over 17,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event spaces. This venue serves an influential clientele including cultural innovators, seasoned travelers, and local tastemakers who seek sophisticated environments for relaxation, business, and celebration.
The role of Events Executive Sous Chef at Thompson Houston is integral to maintaining the high culinary standards and delivering exceptional gastronomic experiences during events and operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic, luxury hospitality environment, supporting Hyatt’s commitment to authentic and attentive hospitality. The Executive Sous Chef plays a critical role by collaborating directly with the Executive Chef to oversee daily culinary operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. This role also involves leadership responsibilities, guiding the culinary team by providing mentorship, training, and performance evaluation aimed at cultivating a high-performing kitchen brigade.
Working as an Executive Sous Chef at Hyatt means engaging in diverse culinary tasks such as developing creative menus that align with Hyatt’s brand standards, managing food cost and inventory, and orchestrating special events, banquets, and holiday functions. The position requires a hands-on leader who can coordinate multiple culinary processes while maintaining a keen eye on safety and sanitation standards within the kitchen environment. Additionally, this role is a stepping stone within Hyatt’s structured career path, designed to develop Executive Sous Chefs toward the role of Executive Chef through comprehensive training across banquet, restaurant, and garde manger operations.
Hyatt strongly encourages growth from within its ranks, with a significant percentage of its management team promoted internally. Joining Hyatt as an Events Executive Sous Chef is therefore both a privilege and a strategic career move for culinary professionals aiming at leadership roles in luxury hospitality. This position is offered within a supportive and challenging work culture, where professional development is prioritized and where each associate’s contribution is both valued and recognized. Salary details and employment type are typically competitive and commensurate with experience within the luxury hotel sector.
One of Hyatt's prominent properties, Thompson Houston + The Residences at the Allen, embodies the hotel group’s ethos of luxury and innovation. Located in a soaring 36-story skyscraper amidst Houston’s vibrant Buffalo Bayou Park, this landmark hotel opened in February 2024 and offers 172 luxury guestrooms, including 34 exquisite suites, along with a private collection of 100 residences. The property provides an oasis of comfort and style in the city, boasting world-class amenities such as a full-service spa, a modern fitness center, multiple destination dining options, a private heliport, an expansive one-acre pool deck, and over 17,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event spaces. This venue serves an influential clientele including cultural innovators, seasoned travelers, and local tastemakers who seek sophisticated environments for relaxation, business, and celebration.
The role of Events Executive Sous Chef at Thompson Houston is integral to maintaining the high culinary standards and delivering exceptional gastronomic experiences during events and operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic, luxury hospitality environment, supporting Hyatt’s commitment to authentic and attentive hospitality. The Executive Sous Chef plays a critical role by collaborating directly with the Executive Chef to oversee daily culinary operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. This role also involves leadership responsibilities, guiding the culinary team by providing mentorship, training, and performance evaluation aimed at cultivating a high-performing kitchen brigade.
Working as an Executive Sous Chef at Hyatt means engaging in diverse culinary tasks such as developing creative menus that align with Hyatt’s brand standards, managing food cost and inventory, and orchestrating special events, banquets, and holiday functions. The position requires a hands-on leader who can coordinate multiple culinary processes while maintaining a keen eye on safety and sanitation standards within the kitchen environment. Additionally, this role is a stepping stone within Hyatt’s structured career path, designed to develop Executive Sous Chefs toward the role of Executive Chef through comprehensive training across banquet, restaurant, and garde manger operations.
Hyatt strongly encourages growth from within its ranks, with a significant percentage of its management team promoted internally. Joining Hyatt as an Events Executive Sous Chef is therefore both a privilege and a strategic career move for culinary professionals aiming at leadership roles in luxury hospitality. This position is offered within a supportive and challenging work culture, where professional development is prioritized and where each associate’s contribution is both valued and recognized. Salary details and employment type are typically competitive and commensurate with experience within the luxury hotel sector.
Job Requirements
- Culinary education or equivalent work experience
- proven experience in kitchen operations and culinary management
- strong leadership and team management skills
- excellent communication and organizational abilities
- proficient computer skills
- demonstrated ability to manage food cost and inventory
- knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations
- availability to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends
- willingness to train and mentor culinary staff
- commitment to Hyatt’s service standards and values
Job Qualifications
- In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
- possess 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
- geographic and schedule flexibility preferred
Job Duties
- Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
- assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
- supervise departmental Sous Chefs performance and provide them council as to the preparation and cooking of various food items
- develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
- plan, coordinate and 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 results
- monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis ensuring financial performance and control
- ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
- organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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