Veterans Preferred - Chef de Cuisine - Specialty Steakhouse Concept

Company: Hyatt
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. - Description:

The goal of the Chef de Cuisine is to manage a specific restaurant. The Chef de Cuisine will take council from the Executive Sous Chef & 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.

Responsibilities include:

--- Support senior leadership by developing and assuming management responsibilities of our Specialty Restaurant

--- 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 & 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 daily

--- Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
Qualifications:
Qualifications:

--- Two years of experience in fine dining, chef-driven, or specialty restaurant

--- Two years of kitchen management

--- 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

--- Proficient in general computer knowledge

--- 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

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