Veterans Preferred - Chef de Cuisine - Descend 21

Company: Hyatt
Location: Orlando
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -Hyatt is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture and we are consistently named as a Great Place to Work in the U.S . Check out our Hyatt career site to learn more about what it's like to be part of the Hyatt family!

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

We Offer Excellent Benefits:

--- Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates

--- Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance

--- 401K with company match

--- Paid Vacation

--- Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance

--- Tuition Reimbursement

--- Employee Stock Purchase plan

--- Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more

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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