Sushi Sous Chef– Sushi Scratch Restaurant at Grand Hyatt Deer Valley

The Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Hotel is in the famed Deer Valley ski resort and approximately 40 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. The Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Hotel is part of a new development, planned to incorporate 17 ski lifts, ±1,600 residential units, 8 hotels with a total of ±1,350 rooms, ±250,000 square feet of conference and retail space, and one of the largest “ski beaches” in the world.

The Grand Hyatt is comprised of 436 luxury accommodations including 381 guest rooms and 55 residential units with approximately 30,000 square feet of versatile indoor meeting space, lobby level 3-meal restaurant and bar, signature bar, pool/après ski bar and grill, coffee bistro, large outdoor event terrace, pool and 3 whirlpools, kids club, and fitness area.

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.

We are seeking an experienced and polished Sushi Sous Chef for Sushi by Scratch, a high‑end omakase concept located within Grand Hyatt Deer Valley. Responsible for or assisting in all daily operations of the kitchen including but not limited to: ordering, labor allocation/division, and general maintenance, sanitation and cleanliness protocols, inventory management, product quality adherence

• Assist in menu costing
• Assist in training of staff on all standard procedures
• Ordering in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine
• Assist in maintaining and implementing efficient systems within the kitchen.
• Assist in recipe development and dissemination
• Conducting service daily including shift line ups, new menu roll outs, and evolving service and food standards
• Proficiency in generally accepted sushi techniques/company standards
• Sushi rice production and forming techniques in line with company standards.
• Soy sauce production methodology, in line with company standards
• Counter/ guest service (attitude of hospitality)
• Fish storage and quality standards
• General product storage and usage
• Proficiency in Omakase style dining
• Creating/maintaining monthly schedules for staff
• Maintain clean and orderly restaurant and kitchen
• Demonstrate proficiency in fish butchery
• Demonstrate proficiency in forming nigiri
• Assist Chef in implementing new and evolving service and food standards
• Maintain a professional atmosphere with staff and supervisors inside and outside the establishment (limited outside interaction, no inappropriate personal relationships)
• Maintain a positive, safe and enjoyable work environment.
• Complete all other duties assigned by culinary leadership

• Administrative daily tasks in the absence of the CDC
• Assist in meeting or exceeding monthly revenue goals
• Inventory Management including regular quality inspection of plateware, bowls, service pieces.

• Free room Nights, Discounted and friends & Family room rates*
• Medical, Dental and vision insurance with only 30-day waiting period*!
• 401K with company Match*
• Free employee meal during shift
• Generous paid time off*
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Employee stock purchase plan*
• Discounted Ski Passes*
• Excellent training, professional development and more

* Applicable for FT Year Around Positions

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.

Please note:
We are not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization or visa sponsorship for this position.

• 2+ years of kitchen experience (fine dining or high-standard kitchens preferred)
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• High personal and professional standards
• Ability to work clean, organized, and efficiently
• Reliability, punctuality, and consistency in prep + service
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow systems
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment
• Must have current Alcohol server certification and/or food service permit as required by local or state government agency. Food service and/or other certification as required