Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $100,000.00 - $120,000.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan with company match
Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
employee hotel stay discounts

Job Description

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor is a distinctive full-service waterfront hotel located in a prime spot that offers breathtaking views of the harbor and the downtown Boston skyline. This upscale property features 270 rooms and has been recognized as a 2024 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award recipient as well as honored with several Best of Weddings Awards from The Knot. These accolades underscore its reputation for excellence in hospitality and events, making it a premier destination for both business and leisure travelers. Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor prides itself on maintaining high standards in cleanliness, working order, and superior customer service, consistently earning commendations within the Hyatt network for these achievements. The hotel fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace culture, emphasizing career growth and a positive work environment for all associates. Staff members benefit from a strong associate satisfaction score of 95%, reflecting the company's commitment to employee wellbeing and engagement. When you join the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor team, you have access to numerous benefits designed to support your physical, mental, and financial wellness. These include eligibility for benefits within the first 30 days of employment, health plans covering medical, dental, and vision care, a generous 401(k) match to help plan for the future, paid time off that includes vacation, sick leave, and flexible holidays, tuition reimbursement, and exclusive hotel stay discounts. The hotel’s convenient location aids commuting with free on-site parking and nearby MBTA public transportation options, adding to the appeal of joining their team. Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor values diversity and inclusion and encourages candidates who may not meet every single requirement to still apply, recognizing the potential for growth and fit within the organization. Military veterans are also welcomed and valued for their experience and skills. Show More
The Culinary Manager role at Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor is a critical leadership position directing the overall kitchen operations of this renowned hotel. This role involves overseeing the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food across multiple outlets including banquet services, stewarding, and purchasing within a safe and sanitary environment. The Culinary Manager ensures that every aspect of the kitchen’s function conforms to OSHA standards, federal and state regulations, and Hyatt’s corporate policies. Maintaining profitability and quality is essential, requiring strong cost control and budget management skills. The role demands excellent human resource management - hiring, training, coaching, and developing kitchen staff to create a motivated, productive team. Menu development within corporate guidelines and operational forecasting are part of continuous improvement initiatives to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction. This position also promotes safety through active participation in accident prevention programs and enforcement of workplace safety policies. This leadership role offers a competitive annual salary range of $100,000 to $120,000, with eligibility for discretionary performance bonuses, signaling the importance the company places on performance and employee contributions. The Culinary Manager reports directly to hotel leadership and works collaboratively across departments to deliver exceptional food quality and service, further elevating the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor experience for guests and clients alike.Show Less

Job Requirements

  • Two plus years of post-high school education
  • Five plus years of employment in a related position
  • Experience in a hotel environment preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of food service management principles
  • Leadership skills for team management
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Two plus years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable
  • Five plus years of employment in a related position
  • Hotel experience preferred
  • Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
  • this includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management
  • Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning
  • Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals
  • Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc

Job Duties

  • Direct the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including outlets, banquets, stewarding, and purchasing
  • Manage human resources in the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe environment
  • Interview, hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, and discipline and terminate as appropriate
  • Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective manner
  • Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations
  • Develop, implement and manage the department's budget
  • continually analyze, forecast, monitor and control the labor and food costs through various methods to meet/exceed management/budget objectives
  • Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc.) within corporate guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality
  • Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses
  • Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis
  • Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

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