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Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement

Executive Chef

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, White Lake, New York, United States, 12786

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Summary At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging—of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We return trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job—it's a career for people who care.

The Chatwal Lodge is seeking an Executive Chef to join the team at The Chatwal Lodge located in Sullivan County, in the Lower Hudson Valley region of the Catskills Mountains. This exciting leadership position is a highly visible role and reports to the hotel General Manager.

The Executive Chef will be responsible for kitchen operations including menu planning, provisioning, food preparation, and sanitation. This position directs the training of culinary staff and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and profitable food service. The position demands creativity on a daily basis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards. The Executive Chef works well under pressure, is organized, flexible, self‑motivated and is willing to work long hours.

Duties

Experience training food prep employees

Ability to instill safety and sanitation habits in all employees.

Teach employees the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation

Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques

Ensure that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently

Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

This position is full‑time and located on property at The Chatwal Lodge located in White Lake, NY. The salary range for this position is $95,000–$125,000. Actual pay will be commensurate with experience.

Location

Orange County, NY is located 40 minutes away.

Pike County, PA is located 40 minutes away.

Wayne, PA is located 40 minutes away.

Beach Lake, PA is located 25 minutes away.

Monticello, NY 15–20 minutes away.

Benefits As a full‑time colleague, Hyatt offers a competitive benefits package inclusive of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) and life insurance. As a Hyatt colleague you will enjoy travel perks with our organization such as discounted employee rooms and comp nights at participating hotels.

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.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds

6 years or more of progressive hotel culinary experience (typically with Hyatt)

With opening hotels, previous hotel pre‑opening experience preferred

Service oriented style with professional presentation skills

At least 4 years experience in a senior role in a culinary environment

Proven leadership skills

Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume property, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and associate relations, and ability to improve the bottom line

Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills

Maintain communications with Corporate Staff

Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt Service Standards and Procedures

Must have valid NYS Driver's License

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