Sous Chef - $66100 to $95700 per YEAR

Hyatt is a globally recognized hospitality company known for its exceptional service and commitment to creating meaningful experiences for guests. With a rich heritage and a dedication to excellence, Hyatt operates a wide range of hotels and resorts that offer comfort, quality, and memorable stays to travelers worldwide. Hyatt's culture values caring, attentiveness, and a team-oriented approach, fostering an inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to grow, innovate, and succeed. The company prides itself on exceeding guest expectations through personalized service delivered by passionate and skilled associates. The Park Hyatt Aviara invites applications for the position of Sous Chef, a critical role within our culinary team. This is a salaried position with a competitive pay range of $66,100 to $95,700, reflecting individual experience and education. As a Sous Chef, you will take charge of managing a specific culinary department, working closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to maintain and enhance food quality and operational standards. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing daily culinary functions, supporting and guiding kitchen staff, and ensuring every guest enjoys a superb dining experience. The role of Sous Chef is multifaceted and dynamic, requiring leadership and culinary expertise to create innovative menu items that align with Hyatt brand standards. You will be expected to handle basic management duties, act as a liaison between culinary and other hotel departments, and coordinate special events and holiday functions that highlight your team's creativity and professionalism. Strong leadership is crucial, as you will manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, training, coaching, evaluating, and recruiting. Your ability to monitor food production, ordering, costs, and quality consistently will be essential to operational success. Safety and sanitation are paramount; hence, you will ensure all kitchen facilities and equipment meet Hyatt's rigorous standards. The position also offers opportunities to manage other culinary leaders, such as supervisors and less senior Sous Chefs, empowering you to build a motivated and effective team. At Park Hyatt Aviara, we emphasize a culture that supports career advancement, personal development, and a collaborative working environment. Joining our team means becoming part of a respected brand where your talents can shine and your culinary creativity can flourish. We welcome dedicated professionals eager to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced, customer-focused atmosphere and to contribute to our ongoing success.

• Culinary education or equivalent on the job training
• Proven experience in kitchen operations and team leadership
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility to work various shifts including holidays and weekends
• Commitment to safety and sanitation standards
• Willingness to assist in management duties and special event coordination