Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Free room nights
Discounted room rates for friends and family
Medical insurance
prescription insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K with company match
Paid vacation
paid sick days
Paid new child leave
Paid personal day
Paid Family Bonding Time
Adoption assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Free colleague meals during shift
Employee stock purchase plan
Retail Discounts
Job Description
Hyatt is a global leader in hospitality, renowned for its commitment to excellence, care for colleagues, and dedication to creating unforgettable experiences for guests worldwide. The brand actively fosters an environment of belonging where diversity is celebrated, and individuality is encouraged. Hyatt’s philosophy is centered on making every journey meaningful and every guest feel at home, no matter where they are. With a strong focus on connected and sustainable travel, Hyatt is more than just a hotel chain – it’s a community that values people’s careers and personal growth.
Grand Hyatt DFW, located inside the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, is one of Hyatt’s flagship luxury properties. The hotel is acclaimed for delivering superior guest services and elevated hospitality experiences, which have earned it numerous prestigious awards and recognitions. These accolades include #3 in Customer Service across the Americas for all Hyatt brands, the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Award 2025, Texas’s Leading Airport Hotel 2025, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2026, and the Equality 100 Award recognizing leadership in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, among others. The Hotel also holds the AAA Four Diamond Award and is listed among U.S. News Best Hotels 2025. This distinguished reputation reflects the hotel’s unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and the well-being of its staff and guests.
The role of Banquet Sous Chef at Grand Hyatt DFW is a vital leadership position within the culinary department, directly supporting the Executive Sous Chef and culinary leadership team. This role specializes in banquet and catering culinary operations, ensuring the highest standards in food quality, presentation, consistency, sanitation, and efficiency. The Banquet Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing food production for a variety of events such as meetings, conferences, weddings, and other special functions—a position demanding exceptional culinary skills and leadership in a fast-paced, luxury environment.
This position involves hands-on culinary leadership, with responsibilities that include supervising banquet kitchen team members through every stage of preparation, production, plating, and event execution. Ensuring strict adherence to Hyatt’s recipes, portion controls, and quality standards is essential to this role. Additionally, the successful candidate will work closely with banquet operations, event teams, and other hotel departments to guarantee seamless event coordination and a memorable guest experience.
Beyond the culinary and operational duties, the Banquet Sous Chef partners with the team to manage food safety, sanitation, inventory control, and cost management, striving to minimize waste and optimize product utilization. This role also includes training, coaching, and developing culinary staff, building team capabilities, and fostering a collaborative, motivated workforce. The Banquet Sous Chef must be adaptable to dynamic event needs, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in a high-volume hospitality setting.
Grand Hyatt DFW offers excellent benefits to its associates, designed to support personal and professional well-being. These include free room nights, discounted room rates for friends and family, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance, 401K with company match, paid vacation and personal days, tuition reimbursement, paid family bonding time, adoption assistance, free colleague meals during shifts, an employee stock purchase plan, and various discounts at popular retailers.
Joining Grand Hyatt DFW as a Banquet Sous Chef presents a unique career opportunity to be part of an award-winning team dedicated to delivering legendary hospitality. This role not only demands culinary expertise and operational excellence but also a passion for fostering a collaborative culture and contributing to the hotel’s ongoing success. If you are a motivated culinary leader seeking to grow your career in a luxury hotel with world-class standards, Grand Hyatt DFW welcomes your application.
Grand Hyatt DFW, located inside the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, is one of Hyatt’s flagship luxury properties. The hotel is acclaimed for delivering superior guest services and elevated hospitality experiences, which have earned it numerous prestigious awards and recognitions. These accolades include #3 in Customer Service across the Americas for all Hyatt brands, the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Award 2025, Texas’s Leading Airport Hotel 2025, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2026, and the Equality 100 Award recognizing leadership in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, among others. The Hotel also holds the AAA Four Diamond Award and is listed among U.S. News Best Hotels 2025. This distinguished reputation reflects the hotel’s unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and the well-being of its staff and guests.
The role of Banquet Sous Chef at Grand Hyatt DFW is a vital leadership position within the culinary department, directly supporting the Executive Sous Chef and culinary leadership team. This role specializes in banquet and catering culinary operations, ensuring the highest standards in food quality, presentation, consistency, sanitation, and efficiency. The Banquet Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing food production for a variety of events such as meetings, conferences, weddings, and other special functions—a position demanding exceptional culinary skills and leadership in a fast-paced, luxury environment.
This position involves hands-on culinary leadership, with responsibilities that include supervising banquet kitchen team members through every stage of preparation, production, plating, and event execution. Ensuring strict adherence to Hyatt’s recipes, portion controls, and quality standards is essential to this role. Additionally, the successful candidate will work closely with banquet operations, event teams, and other hotel departments to guarantee seamless event coordination and a memorable guest experience.
Beyond the culinary and operational duties, the Banquet Sous Chef partners with the team to manage food safety, sanitation, inventory control, and cost management, striving to minimize waste and optimize product utilization. This role also includes training, coaching, and developing culinary staff, building team capabilities, and fostering a collaborative, motivated workforce. The Banquet Sous Chef must be adaptable to dynamic event needs, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in a high-volume hospitality setting.
Grand Hyatt DFW offers excellent benefits to its associates, designed to support personal and professional well-being. These include free room nights, discounted room rates for friends and family, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance, 401K with company match, paid vacation and personal days, tuition reimbursement, paid family bonding time, adoption assistance, free colleague meals during shifts, an employee stock purchase plan, and various discounts at popular retailers.
Joining Grand Hyatt DFW as a Banquet Sous Chef presents a unique career opportunity to be part of an award-winning team dedicated to delivering legendary hospitality. This role not only demands culinary expertise and operational excellence but also a passion for fostering a collaborative culture and contributing to the hotel’s ongoing success. If you are a motivated culinary leader seeking to grow your career in a luxury hotel with world-class standards, Grand Hyatt DFW welcomes your application.
Job Requirements
- 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
- Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- 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
- Ability to stand for extended periods during shifts
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull moderate to heavy items
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced kitchen environment with exposure to heat, cold, and sharp equipment
- Ability to perform repetitive motions including bending, reaching, and kneeling
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
- Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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