West Covina,CA,USA Assistant Culinary Operations

Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach is a vibrant, contemporary hotel located in the heart of Long Beach, offering guests an exceptional hospitality experience that blends modern amenities with a welcoming atmosphere. Known for its prime location near popular attractions and its commitment to delivering superior service, Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach attracts both leisure and business travelers seeking comfort and convenience. As part of a globally recognized brand, this hotel emphasizes team collaboration, professional growth, and a culture of excellence in service delivery. The culinary department plays a pivotal role in crafting memorable dining experiences, making it essential to have dedicated leadership to ensure operational efficiency and guest satisfaction. The Assistant Culinary Operations Manager at Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach is an integral leadership position within the culinary team. This role centers on managing daily kitchen operations while supporting various food and beverage services including banquets and the market. The Assistant Culinary Operations Manager is responsible for supervising kitchen and stewarding staff to ensure smooth execution of culinary functions. This involves tasks such as assisting with ordering and inventory management, receiving products, and keeping storage areas well-organized and sanitary. This role also requires seamless coordination with event planners and F&B support teams to communicate kitchen needs and prepare Event Orders (EOs) for culinary staff. In addition to operational supervision, this position carries significant administrative responsibilities including staff scheduling, payroll assistance, and invoice handling, thus requiring strong organizational skills. The ideal candidate will bring foundational culinary training combined with leadership and communication abilities, knowledge of cost control, and computer proficiency. Hyatt Centric seeks a professional who understands the nuances of kitchen operations within a hotel environment and who is devoted to delivering high-quality, consistent food that aligns with guest expectations and brand standards. The Assistant Culinary Operations Manager also acts as senior leadership within the culinary department by developing and assuming key management responsibilities. The role demands the ability to oversee the preparation and cooking of food items, develop and implement creative menu options that align with the restaurant's concept, and coordinate special events and holiday functions. Effective management of hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, training, coaching, evaluating, and hiring is essential. This leader is expected to foster a workplace environment that motivates the team to achieve outstanding guest service and employee satisfaction. Closely monitoring daily food production, ordering, cost, quality, and consistency are key functions to ensure operational success and financial efficiency. Participating in marketing events associated with the food and beverage outlet further extends the role’s influence beyond the kitchen, contributing to the promotion of the culinary brand within the hotel. The Assistant Culinary Operations Manager position offers a salary range of $68,640 to $86,600, with compensation decisions based on experience and education, reflecting the importance Hyatt Centric places on finding a qualified and passionate culinary leader.

• 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
• Culinary education and/or on the job training, independent restaurant experience is preferred
• Schedule flexibility required
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Spanish speaking preferred