Description

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to each every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Our Hyatt Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovative, Respect, Service-Oriented and Inclusion. Innovative, Hyatt is forward thinking and passionate as we seek new ways to advance in the hospitality industry. Respect, Hyatt associates are inspired by the team's spirit and camaraderie given to one another. Service-Oriented, Hyatt is customer focused by providing authentic hospitality in every way every time. Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity is an integral part of who we are and what we represent.

The goal of the Executive Sous Chef is to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef to maintain and improve the culinary operations. The ideal Executive Sous Chef will accomplish this by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.

Salary range for this position is $76,000 to $93,000 annually.

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

Requirements

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
Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

Hyatt develops Executive Sous Chefs to progress into the role of Executive Chef through the training of Banquets, Restaurants and Garde Manger. Executive Sous Chefs report directly to the Executive Chef.

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.

Andaz 5th Avenue

Experience Midtown Manhattan at Andaz 5th Avenue

Andaz 5^th Avenue is a chic boutique hotel in Midtown Manhattan that is quintessential New York City and the perfect place to express your personal style. Manhattan is all about reinvention; and our hotel philosophy is that you should be a little different. True to the Andaz concept, Andaz 5th Avenue offers uncomplicated and natural service by people who are passionate about your experience at one of the most unique hotels in New York City.

At Andaz 5^th Avenue, you are woven into the cultural fabric of midtown Manhattan. With its eclectic and contemporary style and curated art, our hotel is a place where you can comfortably shake off the effects of the day and embrace the mood of the moment. Relax in loft-like designer rooms and suites that feel like NYC apartments, with stylish décor and floor-to ceiling windows and stellar views of 5^th Avenue. Indulge in a soothing massage or facial, or decompress with a workout in the StayFit™ Gym.

Inspired by what grows seasonally in New York, The Shop is an intimate eatery serving regional cuisine sourced from farmers and producers around the state. Enjoy shared plates at a communal table, or grab a glass of wine you can carry up to your loft-style apartment. Talk to chefs in the open kitchen and sit anywhere to take in an icon of the city or the quiet courtyard. Socialize at the chic bar downstairs, serving hand-crafted cocktails, wines, beer, and creative Latin-style foods. Your Midtown Manhattan hotel experience should be whatever you want to create within a venue that is pure New York sophistication.