Executive Chef

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a renowned company in the hospitality industry, emphasizing a people-first culture that prioritizes the well-being, growth, and development of its employees. Operating over 230 properties worldwide, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and creates meaningful relationships among its workforce. The company offers competitive employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and unique perks like on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. This dedication to employee development is complemented by continuous training opportunities designed to help associates advance their careers, whether they are just starting out or are seasoned professionals.

One of the distinguished properties within the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio is the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico. Nestled on the pristine oceanfront coast of Rio Grande, this premier resort features 579 guest rooms and over 36,918 square feet of meeting space. Recognized by Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards as one of the top five resorts in Puerto Rico, the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve offers a dynamic and inspiring environment for hospitality professionals. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the El Yunque rainforest and the island’s breathtaking coastline, the resort boasts an expansive lagoon-style pool, a 27-hole Tom Kite-designed golf course, and a full-service rainforest spa, making it an exceptional venue for both guests and team members.

The Executive Chef role at Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing all culinary operations at this luxury branded Hyatt resort. This multifaceted role encompasses management of 14 food and beverage outlets, including signature fine dining and specialty restaurants, casual dining venues, banquet and catering services, in-room dining, pool and beach food offerings, VIP experiences, and employee dining facilities. The Executive Chef must ensure the highest standards of culinary excellence, operational efficiency, brand alignment, and guest satisfaction across all outlets.

This role requires a visionary culinary leader capable of balancing luxury hospitality standards with savvy business acumen. The Executive Chef is expected to innovate menu concepts, maintain exceptional food quality, and cultivate a high-performing culinary team committed to delivering memorable dining experiences that reflect both Hyatt’s service philosophy and the unique Caribbean ambiance of the resort. As a key member of the Resort Executive Committee, the Executive Chef collaborates closely with various departments such as Food & Beverage, Rooms, Sales & Marketing, Events, Procurement, Finance, Human Resources, and Engineering to drive organizational success.

In addition to culinary leadership, the Executive Chef is entrusted with managing financial performance, including budgeting, food cost control, labor productivity, and profitability. Menu development is an ongoing responsibility, requiring incorporation of local Caribbean ingredients and culinary traditions, alignment with global food trends, and attention to wellness, sustainability, and dietary preferences.

This demanding yet rewarding role also emphasizes talent leadership, including recruitment, mentoring, training, and retention of culinary staff across multiple outlets. The Executive Chef champions food safety standards, compliance with HACCP regulations, and sanitation practices to uphold the resort’s reputation for quality and safety.

Further responsibilities include procurement and supply chain management with a focus on sustainable sourcing and waste reduction. The Executive Chef supports Hyatt’s broader sustainability initiatives, promoting environmental stewardship throughout culinary operations.

Ideal candidates possess extensive culinary leadership experience, especially within luxury resorts or internationally branded hospitality environments, with a preference for those with Caribbean or island resort backgrounds. They must demonstrate strategic thinking, financial discipline, creativity, guest focus, and strong team development skills. Compensation is competitive, ranging from $150,000 to $160,000, reflective of the position’s seniority and market standards.

Pyramid Global Hospitality champions diversity and inclusivity, providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered to succeed. Joining Pyramid Global Hospitality and the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico means becoming part of a prestigious brand dedicated to unparalleled guest experiences and a supportive, collaborative work culture.