Executive Sous Chef - Restaurants at Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Houston, TX

Thompson Houston

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Thompson Houston is now recruiting for Restaurant Executive Sous Chef. Join our hotel team as we launch a new destination restaurant concept within Thompson Houston Hotel. This position is available to start immediately and will be a part of a new restaurant relaunch this summer. The 3-meal dining venue includes an expanded 1-acre pool deck serving hotel guests and residents, luxury cabanas, private event spaces, indoor-outdoor dining areas and the best views of downtown. This restaurant is managed by Thompson Houston Hotel and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Now Hiring All Restaurant Positions, Front and Back of House!

The goal of the Executive Sous Chef is to manage the Sol 7 culinary department, which includes Sous chefs, stewards, supervisors, and cooks. The Exec Sous reports to, and works closely with, the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, to run and maintain operations and quality standards. An ideal Exec Sous will accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities include:

Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
Supervise departmental Sous Chefs performance and provide them council as to 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
Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis ensuring financial performance and control
Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting
Overseeing all Sol 7, In Room Dining, and Pool Service culinary ordering, supervision, and maintenance of vendor relationships
Must have flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Qualifications

In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
Experience with training, 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 appropriate level of on the job training and hotel culinary experience
At least 3-5 years in a leadership role in a culinary environment
motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional guest service and colleague relations
Texas Food Handlers Manager level certification
Schedule flexibility preferred

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts believes in strong commitment to promotion from within. Begin your career today as the Executive Sous Chef and find yourself as the Executive Chef within a few years. 70% of management hired is from within Hyatt, 89% of Managing Committee is promoted from within. The statistics are there; make it your next step! Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer in the culinary field. Whether its career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

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