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Banquet Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Atlanta, GA, United States


The goal of the Banquets Sous Chef is to manage the hotel's Banquet Kitchen and work with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. The ideal Banquets Sous Chef will accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department's Banquet Kitchen including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities

Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities

Assume the role of 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 rolls 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

Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment

Qualifications

In-depth skills and knowledge of 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, hotel experience preferred

Location: Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa, Rio Rancho, NM, US

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