Sous Chef

Grand Hyatt Washington • Full-time • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • $67k - $75.60k / year • 1d ago

Are you ready to turn the burners up and ignite your career? Join us for this incredible opportunity at the Hyatt-managed Grand Hyatt Washington hotel located in the heart of Washington, D.C. Not only will you be part of a creative and talented team, you'll also be part of a company that has been one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, for several years running!

We are looking for a Sous Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen staff in the creation of culinary masterpieces. While this person will work primarily in our Banquet kitchen, they must have the flexibility to help in other kitchen areas as needed. This role is crucial for maintaining the kitchen's efficiency and ensuring high-quality food production. To ensure success, this person must have excellent leadership skills with experience managing a team in a high-energy environment. Top candidates are creative individuals with a passion for great food and excellent service.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Menu planning and designing the plating presentation for each dish
Ensuring that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time
Hiring and training of kitchen staff to prepare and cook all menu items
Collaborating with event operations management
Optimizing staff productivity
Manage kitchen workflow during peak times or when a station needs additional support
Managing product inventory and placing orders as needed
Ensuring best practices are followed for safety and sanitation in the kitchen
Monitoring new industry trends
Incorporating feedback from staff and guests to make improvements
Manage scheduling, payroll, coaching, training, and development of team members
Ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Hyatt standards

The salary range for this position is $67,200 to $75,600 commensurate with experience.

Benefits available with this position include:

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
401k
Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Basic Life insurance
Paid vacation, sick days, new child leave, and holidays
Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance

Additional perks include:

Free room nights after 90 days, discounted and friends & family room rates immediately
Tuition reimbursement
Free meal during the workday
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Discounts at various retailers
Growth potential locally and throughout the country

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

Must possess strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills
Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers
Creative and innovative thinking
Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
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 with in-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations and cooking techniques
Availability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays