Banquet Chef de Cuisine

Culinary

Department Head/Manager

Full‑time

Annual Salary: $76,700.00

Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally.

The goal of the Chef de Cuisine is to manage a specific restaurant. The Chef de Cuisine will take counsel from the Executive Chef to create, implement menu and concepts but the position is designed so that individuals will work in a manner that is consistent as that of an independent owner/operator.

• Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
• Assume the role of liaison between all dining room operations and culinary staff
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Develop and implement creative menu items within the restaurant concept
• Plan, coordinate & 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 supervisor and other 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
• Participate in marketing events directly related to their specific restaurant

• 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
• 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, independent restaurant experience preferred
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

Locations:
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa – Austin, Bastrop, TX;
Cheyenne Mountain Resort – Colorado Springs, CO, US