Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Free room nights
discounted room rates
Medical insurance
prescription insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K with company match
Paid vacation
paid sick days
new child leave
personal day
Paid Family Bonding Time
Adoption assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
free colleague meals
Employee stock purchase plan
Retail Discounts
Job Description
Hyatt is a global hospitality leader that believes in the power of belonging, striving to make guests feel at home no matter where they are in the world. The company is dedicated to turning trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into meaningful careers. By fostering an inclusive culture where individuality is celebrated and every role matters, Hyatt is committed to delivering a connected, sustainable, and human travel experience. With opportunities to shape your career and grow professionally, Hyatt is recognized for its dedication to hospitality beyond just a job. Joining Hyatt means becoming part of a team that cares deeply about creating memorable moments for guests while supporting colleagues' growth and well-being.
Located within the bustling Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Grand Hyatt DFW stands as a beacon of elevated hospitality and outstanding guest service. This luxury hotel has garnered numerous prestigious awards including #3 in Customer Service across Americas for all brands, TripAdvisor Traveler's Award 2025, Texas's Leading Airport Hotel 2025, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2026, People Companies That Care 2025, U.S. News Best Hotels 2025, Equality 100 Award for LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion, and the AAA Four Diamond Award. These accolades reflect the hotel's unwavering commitment to excellence, guest satisfaction, colleague care, and workplace inclusion.
Grand Hyatt DFW is currently seeking a talented and motivated Banquet Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. This role is pivotal in supporting the execution of exceptional banquet and catering culinary operations, ensuring that every event—from meetings and conferences to weddings and large-scale special occasions—is delivered with impeccable food quality, presentation, and service. As a Banquet Sous Chef, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Sous Chef and culinary leadership to oversee daily banquet kitchen operations, supervising culinary staff during preparation, production, plating, and event execution.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader with strong production skills and a passion for hospitality. You will be responsible for maintaining Hyatt’s high standards of food quality, consistency, sanitation, and operational efficiency while managing food preparation timelines to ensure timely service. This role also involves assisting with menu execution, buffet presentation, food cost control, inventory management, and colleague training and coaching. You will play a key role in partnering across departments including banquet operations, events, and stewarding to guarantee seamless event delivery.
The position requires experience in luxury hotel or high-volume banquet environments, a strong background in plated and buffet service, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing event needs and guest expectations. You should be proficient in food safety, sanitation practices, and kitchen operations, with excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Flexibility in work schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals dedicated to delivering quality, fostering team development, and advancing their careers within a globally respected hospitality brand.
Join Grand Hyatt DFW and be part of a dynamic team committed to culinary excellence and guest satisfaction. With excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and more, this role offers a rewarding career path in one of the world's leading luxury airport hotels. Apply today to make a classic career decision that takes your culinary expertise to new heights with Hyatt.
Located within the bustling Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Grand Hyatt DFW stands as a beacon of elevated hospitality and outstanding guest service. This luxury hotel has garnered numerous prestigious awards including #3 in Customer Service across Americas for all brands, TripAdvisor Traveler's Award 2025, Texas's Leading Airport Hotel 2025, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2026, People Companies That Care 2025, U.S. News Best Hotels 2025, Equality 100 Award for LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion, and the AAA Four Diamond Award. These accolades reflect the hotel's unwavering commitment to excellence, guest satisfaction, colleague care, and workplace inclusion.
Grand Hyatt DFW is currently seeking a talented and motivated Banquet Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. This role is pivotal in supporting the execution of exceptional banquet and catering culinary operations, ensuring that every event—from meetings and conferences to weddings and large-scale special occasions—is delivered with impeccable food quality, presentation, and service. As a Banquet Sous Chef, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Sous Chef and culinary leadership to oversee daily banquet kitchen operations, supervising culinary staff during preparation, production, plating, and event execution.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader with strong production skills and a passion for hospitality. You will be responsible for maintaining Hyatt’s high standards of food quality, consistency, sanitation, and operational efficiency while managing food preparation timelines to ensure timely service. This role also involves assisting with menu execution, buffet presentation, food cost control, inventory management, and colleague training and coaching. You will play a key role in partnering across departments including banquet operations, events, and stewarding to guarantee seamless event delivery.
The position requires experience in luxury hotel or high-volume banquet environments, a strong background in plated and buffet service, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing event needs and guest expectations. You should be proficient in food safety, sanitation practices, and kitchen operations, with excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Flexibility in work schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals dedicated to delivering quality, fostering team development, and advancing their careers within a globally respected hospitality brand.
Join Grand Hyatt DFW and be part of a dynamic team committed to culinary excellence and guest satisfaction. With excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and more, this role offers a rewarding career path in one of the world's leading luxury airport hotels. Apply today to make a classic career decision that takes your culinary expertise to new heights with Hyatt.
Job Requirements
- Previous culinary leadership experience
- strong banquet production experience
- culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
- knowledge of food preparation techniques
- knowledge of kitchen operations, sanitation, and safety practices
- ability to lead and motivate a team
- strong organizational skills
- ability to manage multiple events and production timelines
- understanding of food cost controls
- excellent communication skills
- flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- experience in luxury hotel or banquet operations
- ability to adapt quickly
- passion for culinary excellence
- ability to stand for long periods
- ability to lift and move moderate to heavy items
- ability to work safely in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- ability to perform repetitive motions
Job Qualifications
- Previous culinary leadership experience required, preferably as a sous chef or jr. sous chef in a hotel, banquet, catering, or high-volume kitchen environment
- strong banquet production experience preferred
- culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
- proven knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, sanitation, and safety practices
- ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality standards
- strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple events and production timelines simultaneously
- understanding of food cost controls, product utilization, and labor efficiency
- excellent communication and teamwork skills
- experience in luxury hotel or convention-style banquet operations
- strong background in plated service, buffet execution, and large-scale event production
- ability to adapt quickly to changing event needs and guest expectations
- passion for culinary excellence and colleague development
Job Duties
- Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities
- assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
- supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
- develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
- plan, coordinate & 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
- ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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