Veterans Preferred - Chef de Cuisine

Company: Hyatt
Location: Carmel
Posted on: October 2, 2024

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -The goal of the Chef de Cuisine is to manage a specific restaurant. The Chef de Cuisine will take council from the Executive Chef to create, implement menu and concepts but the position is designed so that individuals will work in a manner that is consistent as that of an independent owner/operator.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
• Assume the role of liaison between all dining room operations and culinary staff
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Develop and implement creative menu items within the restaurant concept
• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
• May manage other key culinary leadership rolls including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs
• 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
• Participate in marketing events directly related to their specific restaurant
  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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