Executive Sous Chef
Summary
The Hyatt Regency New Orleans is a 1,193 room four diamond, premier hotel with 200,000 sq ft of meeting space in the downtown business district of New Orleans, and with the area’s great offerings of professional sports teams, world class art galleries and food, lively music venues, and year-round festivals, we are at the center of all the action in the city.
Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Culinary team as Executive Sous Chef at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
Not only will you be part of a rock-start team, but you’ll get to be part of a company that earned the 16th spot on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2021, honored as one of the top 100 Companies that Care according to People, named Built-In's 100 Best National Large Companies to Work For in 2022, recognized as a Best Place to Work for Women, Diversity, LGBT Equality, and Millennials, and named one of New Orleans Best Places to work 9 years running!
The goal of the Executive Sous Chef is to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef to maintain and improve the culinary operations.
The ideal Executive Sous Chef will accomplish this by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including banquets and special events, as well as providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.
Responsibilities include :
- Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
- Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
- Plan, coordinate & implement banquets, special events and holiday functions
- Supervise departmental Sous Chefs performance and provide them council as to the preparation and cooking of various food items
- Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
- 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 ensuring financial performance and control
- Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
- Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting
Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry.
It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.
Our excellent benefits include :
- Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
- Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, new child leave and personal day
- Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discounts at various retailers Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more
COVID-19 Safety : Hyatt Hotels follows all COVID-19 CDC and US Health department protocols for the safety of our employees and guests.
Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Qualifications
- 4 years or more of progressive hotel culinary management experience in a Big Box Hotel (both outlets and banquets)
- Experience in large scale banquet execution
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people
- In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
- Degree from an Accredited University
- Hotel / Hospitality degree an asset
- Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
- Experience with training, financial management, and customer service
- Experience in menu creation, inventory, and ordering
- 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
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