Sous Chef

Organization – Park Hyatt Aviara Resort

Find your place at Park Hyatt Aviara – a AAA Five‑Diamond luxury resort located in Carlsbad, San Diego. The resort has recently been renovated with striking architecture, a beautiful spa, an 18‑hole Arnold Palmer designed golf course, and world‑class recreation and relaxation amid 200 lush acres of natural beauty. Park Hyatt Aviara offers sophisticated, approachable luxury with distinct character highlighting our Carlsbad location.

The goal of the Sous Chef is to manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. In some instances, the Sous Chef will be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. The ideal Sous Chef will accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, providing support and guidance to the culinary team, and ensuring a positive guest experience.

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities
• Act as 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 and implement special events and holiday functions
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
• May manage other key culinary leadership roles including supervisors and less senior Sous Chefs
• 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

The salary range for this position is $66,100 to $95,700. This pay range is what Park Hyatt Aviara reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

• Complimentary Employee Meal and Parking
• Complimentary hotel nights and discounts at Hyatt properties around the world
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• 401K with Matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Educational Reimbursement
• ...and so much more!

• In‑depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
• 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
• Culinary education and/or on‑the‑job training, hotel experience preferred
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.