Banquet Sous Chef

Hyatt
Reston, VA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Sous Chef will manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef to create, implement, and maintain quality standards. In some instances, the Sous Chef will be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Chef.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include supporting senior leadership, assuming basic management responsibilities, supervising food preparation, developing and implementing creative menu items, planning and coordinating special events, managing kitchen employees, and ensuring proper safety and sanitation of kitchen facilities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills, with experience in training, basic financial management, and customer service. A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced customer service environment is required.

Requirements

  • Culinary education and/or on-the-job training
  • Hotel experience preferred
  • Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

Benefits

  • Career opportunities
  • Job enrichment
  • Supportive work environment
  • 70% of management hired from within Hyatt
  • 89% of Managing Committee promoted from within
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