Executive Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corp.•Atlanta, GA

36d

About The Position

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the hotel Executive Committee, the Executive Chef is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position 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.

Requirements

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
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
6 years or more of progressive hotel culinary experience (typically with Hyatt)
Service oriented style with professional presentations 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

Nice To Haves

With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred

Responsibilities

Menu planning
Provisioning
Food preparation
Sanitation
Training of culinary staff
Training of other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods
Ensure efficient and profitable food service
Instill safety and sanitation habits in all employees
Teach employees the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation
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
Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt Service Standards and Procedures