Role OverviewThe Hyatt Regency Dallas is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to join our highly skilled and recognized Culinary team. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for leading and managing all culinary operations in collaboration with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. This role oversees four distinct food and beverage outlets, including the all-day dining restaurant, specialty restaurant, room service operation, and bar and lounge.
What You Will Do
Develop and implement creative menu items, supervise food preparation and presentation, establish and maintain standard operating procedures, plan and execute special events, and ensure efficient communication across departments.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate brings inspiration, culinary expertise, creativity, knowledge of industry trends, menu development skills, and a passion for mentoring culinary talent. This position performs in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and plays a critical role in maintaining Hyatt's standards for quality, service, and guest satisfaction.
Requirements
- Culinary Arts Degree preferred
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive culinary leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple outlets or complex culinary operations
- Strong understanding of food costing, inventory controls, purchasing, and labor management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving and relationship-building skills
Benefits
- Free/discounted room nights
- Celebrations, colleague recognition programs, and volunteer opportunities
- Free nutritional colleague meals
- PerkSpot discounts at various retailers
- Free parking and discounted annual DART passes
- Full medical benefits
- 401(k) eligibility
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and extended sick leave
- New child leave, paid family bonding time, and adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement programs
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