Chef de Cuisine

Summary

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We nurture curiosity and roles at Hyatt will help you learn new skills that support your personal and professional development. Here, doors are meant to be opened and horizons expanded. Your one-way ticket to opportunity awaits.

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Culinary Team at Grand Hyatt DFW located at the DFW Airport as our Chef de Cuisine!

Our upscale hotel is located in Terminal D in the DFW Airport, featuring 298 guest rooms and 34,000 square feet of meeting space with runway views. We pride ourselves with top-ranking customer service achievements:

• #1 for Customer Service in 2024 for Grand brand Hyatt Hotels in the Americas
• #2 for Overall F&B Experience in 2024 for Grand brand Hyatt Hotels in the Americas
• #2 for Overall Breakfast Experience in 2024 for Grand brand Hyatt Hotels in the Americas
• #2 for Overall Event F&B Experience in 2024 for Grand brand Hyatt Hotels in the Americas
• #3 for Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work in 2024!
• Diners’ Choice Award by OpenTable Diners for Grand Met Restaurant

Benefits & Perks:

As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks. Some of those include:

• Work-Life Balance: Well-rounded team with support and the ability to make time for personal priorities
• Celebrations, recognition programs and volunteer opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits offered at 30 days of employment
• 401k options and company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Complimentary on-site hotel covered parking at the DFW Airport in Terminal D
• Complimentary colleague lunch during shift
• Complimentary and Discounted hotel accommodations anywhere in the world
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays, Sick Time & Vacation
• Discount partnerships with cell phone, car rentals, entertainment partnerships
• And so much More!

The Chef de Cuisine will lead the Culinary team of our upscale 3-meal restaurant- Grand Met, which also produces delectable dishes for the Lounge and In Room Dining.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement creative menu items within the restaurant concept
• Assume the role of liaison between all dining room operations and culinary teams
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
• Manage culinary colleagues through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
• Manage other key culinary leadership rolls including Assistant Sous Chefs and Supervisors
• Lead, inspire and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and colleague satisfaction results
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Maintain a high level of responsibility and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt under pressure
• Minimum 2+ years Culinary leadership
• Culinary degree or related culinary hotel experience
• Requires very little supervision and training
• Must have physical stamina to lift, push, and pull moderate amounts of weight
• Must be able to stand for entire shift
• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations with ability to perform all advanced cooking skills
• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
• 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
• Flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays as well as AM, Mid and PM shifts

Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

We care for people so they can be their best.

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

• 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, independent restaurant experience is preferred
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

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