Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Flexible spending account
Free parking
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Job Description
Hyatt Regency Frisco is a distinguished and strategically located 18-story hotel situated in the heart of Frisco, Texas. It boasts 303 well-appointed guestrooms and offers an impressive 27,500 square feet of versatile event space. Just 25 minutes north of Dallas, the hotel provides easy access to top local attractions such as Dr. Pepper Stadium, FC Dallas / Toyota Stadium, and the Frisco Discovery Center, along with a wide array of entertainment venues and dining options. Hyatt Regency Frisco combines convenience with luxury, making it a preferred destination for both business and leisure travelers. As part of the globally recognized Hyatt brand, the hotel embodies the principles of innovation, respect, service-orientation, and inclusion, which define the Hyatt culture.
The role of the Executive Sous Chef at Hyatt Regency Frisco is pivotal in ensuring the seamless functioning and enhancement of the culinary operations within the property. This position requires a dedicated culinary professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality food experiences while maintaining Hyatt's rigorous standards. The Executive Sous Chef acts as a vital link between the culinary division and other hotel departments, ensuring collaboration and effective communication to deliver an exceptional guest experience. Responsibilities include overseeing the daily functions of the kitchen, guiding and mentoring the culinary team, planning and coordinating special events, and maintaining control over food quality, costs, and safety standards.
The ideal candidate will be a strong leader capable of supporting senior leadership with key management duties, supervising Sous Chefs, and fostering a team environment that emphasizes service excellence and employee satisfaction. This role demands a creative mindset to develop and implement innovative menu items that align with the Hyatt brand while also adhering to food safety and sanitation protocols. The Executive Sous Chef will be instrumental in managing staffing, including scheduling, training, payroll, and performance evaluations, to ensure an efficient kitchen operation that consistently meets financial and guest satisfaction goals.
Hyatt Regency Frisco values its employees and offers an enriching work environment that promotes growth and development. Working here means being part of a global hospitality brand that prioritizes empathy, wellbeing, respect, integrity, experimentation, and inclusion. Benefits such as free meals, on-site parking, comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for full-time colleagues, flexible spending accounts, and retirement savings plans underscore the commitment to employee welfare. The opportunity to work across Hyatt Hotels and Resorts worldwide adds an exciting dimension to career advancement for ambitious culinary professionals. This full-time position invites candidates who are eager to contribute to the Hyatt legacy of hospitality excellence while growing their culinary careers in a dynamic and supportive setting.
The role of the Executive Sous Chef at Hyatt Regency Frisco is pivotal in ensuring the seamless functioning and enhancement of the culinary operations within the property. This position requires a dedicated culinary professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality food experiences while maintaining Hyatt's rigorous standards. The Executive Sous Chef acts as a vital link between the culinary division and other hotel departments, ensuring collaboration and effective communication to deliver an exceptional guest experience. Responsibilities include overseeing the daily functions of the kitchen, guiding and mentoring the culinary team, planning and coordinating special events, and maintaining control over food quality, costs, and safety standards.
The ideal candidate will be a strong leader capable of supporting senior leadership with key management duties, supervising Sous Chefs, and fostering a team environment that emphasizes service excellence and employee satisfaction. This role demands a creative mindset to develop and implement innovative menu items that align with the Hyatt brand while also adhering to food safety and sanitation protocols. The Executive Sous Chef will be instrumental in managing staffing, including scheduling, training, payroll, and performance evaluations, to ensure an efficient kitchen operation that consistently meets financial and guest satisfaction goals.
Hyatt Regency Frisco values its employees and offers an enriching work environment that promotes growth and development. Working here means being part of a global hospitality brand that prioritizes empathy, wellbeing, respect, integrity, experimentation, and inclusion. Benefits such as free meals, on-site parking, comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for full-time colleagues, flexible spending accounts, and retirement savings plans underscore the commitment to employee welfare. The opportunity to work across Hyatt Hotels and Resorts worldwide adds an exciting dimension to career advancement for ambitious culinary professionals. This full-time position invites candidates who are eager to contribute to the Hyatt legacy of hospitality excellence while growing their culinary careers in a dynamic and supportive setting.
Job Requirements
- Culinary education or equivalent on-the-job training
- Relevant experience in hotel culinary operations
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities
- Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation practices
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and customer-focused environment
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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