Executive Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $76,700.00 - $115,300.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Complimentary hotel room nights
discounted room rates
Vacation leave
sick leave
retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Complimentary employee meals
Flexible spending account
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Direct Deposit

Job Description

Hyatt Regency La Jolla is a premier hotel known for delivering exceptional hospitality and memorable guest experiences. As part of the global Hyatt Hotels Corporation, this property upholds the company’s mission to provide caring and attentive service, ensuring guests feel valued and appreciated during every interaction. Hyatt Regency La Jolla offers a warm, respectful, and inclusive environment where employee well-being and career growth are prioritized. With a culture built on four key pillars—Innovation, Respect, Service Orientation, and Authenticity—the hotel fosters a collaborative workplace where colleagues are encouraged to bring their best selves to work. The company supports its employees with... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Possess valid identification proving authorization to work in the United States
  • Culinary education and/or appropriate level of on the job training and hotel culinary experience
  • Experience with training, financial management and customer service
  • Proficient in general computer knowledge
  • Schedule flexibility preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary education and/or appropriate level of on the job training and hotel culinary experience
  • Experience with training, financial management and customer service
  • Proficient in general computer knowledge
  • Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
  • In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen and stewarding operations
  • A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced customer service environment
  • Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner

Job Duties

  • Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
  • Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division, including stewarding, and all other hotel departments
  • Supervise the performance of the Sous Chefs and provide them council as to the preparation and cooking of various food items
  • Supervise the performance of the Stewarding Supervisors and provide them council as to the proper execution of the stewarding team's responsibilities
  • Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
  • Ensure proper management of all stewarding inventory and storage
  • Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions
  • Manage hourly kitchen and stewarding 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 and stewarding facilities and equipment
  • Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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