Executive Sous Chef

HEI Hotels and Resorts•Herndon, VA

About The Position

Join our award-winning family at the Hyatt Regency Dulles, where taking care of our people is the foundation for our success. We are proud to share our 99.22% associate satisfaction score. We offer a fun and supportive work environment, outstanding training and development and advancement opportunities, competitive pay and benefits, free parking, and Hyatt’s and HEI hotel's discount programs. We embrace diversity in the workplace and create an inclusive environment for all. We plan fun and engaging monthly activities, an abundance of awards & recognition programs, annual picnic and holiday practices, and a yearly- appreciation week for each department. Our Team is a 4x Convention South Reader’s Choice Award Winner, and a 2024 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Winner. Twice quarterly recognized Hyatt Elite Performer Hotel for Hyatt America’s Regency Portfolio in 2024. We show care for our Team and Guests with our achieved GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation in 2021 for cleaning and disinfecting to a higher standard. Our newly renovated hotel is minutes from Dulles International Airport in Herndon, Virginia, featuring 316 suite-style guest rooms and a 30,000-square-foot LEED-certified, IACC conference center. We would love to talk to you about your next career move! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply. Overview Plan and manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products.

Requirements

Two+ years of post high school education, culinary education is desirable.
Five+ years of employment in a related position.
Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all HEI Franchise standards.
Manage Human Resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication vehicles, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
Schedule and manage the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met/exceeded while quality is maintained/improved.
Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing and implementation of seasonal and special menus.
Should assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his/her absence.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.
HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA.
For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.
Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

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