Executive Sous Chef

The Executive Sous Chef partners closely with the Executive Chef to lead all day-to-day culinary operations throughout the hotel.

What You Will Do

Deliver exceptional food quality, develop and inspire culinary talent, maintain operational excellence, and ensure an outstanding guest experience across restaurants, bars, banquets, in-room dining, and special events.

Why It Might Be a Fit

If you're passionate about culinary excellence, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy leading high-performing teams, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience as an Executive Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or similar leadership role in a high-volume hotel, lifestyle hotel, upscale restaurant, or resort environment.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant, banquet, production, and stewarding operations.
• Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing diverse culinary teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing labor costs, food costs, purchasing, inventory, and productivity.
• Proven ability to lead multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for mentoring and developing future culinary leaders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP principles, and local health regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Culinary degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare plans.
• 401(k), College Savings Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Family bonding leave and adoption assistance.
• Complimentary and discounted stays at Hyatt properties worldwide.
• Free colleague meals during shifts.
• Transit passes and educational assistance.