Sous Chef | Full Benefits Offered

Hyatt
San Francisco, CA
Category Food Services
Job Description
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care.

Requirements

  • Previous Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, Lead Cook, Chef de Partie, or comparable culinary leadership experience required.
  • Experience in fine dining, luxury hotel, upscale restaurant, tasting menu, or high-volume elevated dining environment strongly preferred.
  • Strong culinary technique and knowledge of refined food preparation, plating, flavor balance, and ingredient seasonality.
  • Demonstrated creativity and thoughtfulness in menu creation, dish development, and culinary storytelling.
  • Ability to lead a team while maintaining calm, professional, and precise execution during busy service periods.
  • Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food cost control, labor productivity, inventory, sanitation, and safety standards.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
  • Ability to train, coach, and develop culinary colleagues.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with both culinary and front-of-house teams.
  • Culinary degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent professional training preferred.
  • Food handler certification or ability to obtain required certification.

Benefits

  • Free Room Nights
  • Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid vacation, sick days, new child leave, and personal day
  • Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free colleague meals during shift
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and many more
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