Sous Chef

Hyatt
Chicago, IL
Category Food Services
Job Description
The Sous Chef will manage a department, create, implement, and maintain quality standards, and work with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to provide a positive guest experience. The ideal Sous Chef will have strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills, as well as culinary education and/or on-the-job training, hotel experience preferred.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis
  • Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
  • In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
  • Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
  • Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service
  • Proficient in general computer knowledge
  • A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced customer service environment
  • Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
  • Strong training and communication skills
  • Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

Benefits

  • Health Insurance Eligibility
  • 401(k) Eligibility
  • 401(k) Matching Contribution
  • Monthly Fitness Membership Reimbursement
  • Qualified Parking & Transportation Tax Exemption
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
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