Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $91,000.00 - $115,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
performance bonuses
Job Description
Hyatt is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality guest experiences through attentive and caring associates. The company prides itself on maintaining a culture that emphasizes innovation, respect, service-oriented approaches, and inclusion. Hyatt strives to create an environment where employees are empowered to exceed guest expectations, contributing to a memorable and authentic hospitality experience. This dedication has established Hyatt as a preferred choice for travelers seeking exceptional service, and a rewarding workplace for industry professionals. The company stands out not only for its luxurious properties but also for fostering an inclusive and... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5 to 10 years of culinary experience in a top-tier restaurant
- Strong management and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Food handling certification such as NYC Department of Health Certification
- Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards
- Ability to train, develop and manage kitchen staff
- Experience with scheduling, payroll, and inventory management
- Capacity to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift, push, pull, bend, and carry over 40 lbs
- Previous experience in a unionized environment preferred
- Culinary education or relevant on-the-job training
- Fluency in English
- Geographic and schedule flexibility
- Knowledge of classical French cuisine preferred
- Proficiency in Spanish or French a plus
- Ability to maintain high sanitation and safety standards
- Strong teamwork and delegation skills
- Creativity in menu development preferred.
Job Qualifications
- 5 to 10 years' experience in a top, first-class restaurant
- In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
- Background includes staff management, administrative responsibilities, and classical cuisine
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills
- Experience with training, financial management, and customer service
- Proficient in general computer knowledge
- Culinary education and/or appropriate on-the-job training and hotel culinary experience
- NYC Department of Health Food Handling Certification or similar
- Knowledge of OSHA standards
- Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
- Previous experience in a unionized property a plus
- Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred
- Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent training desirable
- H.S. graduate fluent in English and French desirable
- Proficiency in Spanish or French desirable
- Capable of producing consistent products in timely manner
- True desire to exceed guest expectations in fast-paced environment.
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 other hotel departments
- Develop and implement creative menu items adhering to Hyatt brand standards
- Plan, coordinate, and implement special events and holiday functions
- Manage hourly kitchen employees including scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating, and hiring
- Lead and coach the culinary team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction
- Monitor food production, ordering, cost, quality, and consistency daily to ensure financial performance and control
- Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
- Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training, and goal setting
- Supervise Steward Team and oversee all cleaning duties
- Support Stewarding team in training, evaluation, counseling, and discipline
- Oversee all restaurant kitchen operations
- Ensure quality control and adherence to all recipes
- Monitor portion control to protect food cost
- Maintain all applicable sanitation codes and prepare for Department of Health inspections
- Manage par stocks for Food and Beverage Outlets and issue equipment
- Perform quarterly general storeroom inventory
- Prepare daily work assignments and delegate to staff
- Responsible for daily operation of employee cafeteria
- Perform all assigned responsibilities
- Train and develop kitchen personnel
- Monitor workstations and assign duties
- Prepare weekly staff schedule
- Assist in hiring, counseling, and disciplining staff
- Attend food and beverage departmental meetings
- Assist in preparation of department schedules and payroll
- Maintain cleaning standards adhering to food sanitation and Board of Health standards
- Prepare weekly payroll
- Take inventories of food and prep items
- Assist with purchasing needs
- Communicate with Food and Beverage department heads
- Attend all appropriate meetings
- Maintain clean, accurate master files
- Manage procedural paperwork flow and distribution
- Perform special tasks for events and annual projects.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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