Description

Position: Chef Du Cuisine (Head Chef)

Department: Food & Beverage 

Report to: Executive Chef

Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown 

Come and join the exciting team at one of Tulsa Downtown venues and long-time staple in the community!

At Hyatt Regency Tulsa, we continue to emphasize and maintain a positive culture surrounding our core values, focused on exceptional standards & experience for not only our guests, but for our employees first and foremost. We are looking for our next valued superstar to join our fun-loving, thriving team! 

Concepting and Branding a new Restaurant at Hyatt Regency – We are looking for an experienced and creative Chef Du Cuisine to lead the Culinary team. The Chef Du Cuisine of the Restaurant will play a key role in the branding and launch of a Brand-New Restaurant, including new and creative food programs, seasonal menu creation, oversight of the kitchen, preparation, and maintaining standards, as well as assuring a top-quality restaurant experience in our 3-meal period outlet.

At the Hyatt Regency, we look for people, like you, who love to create memorable experiences shared around food and drink. Your authentic style and passion for community reflects in all that you do. Our people are the foundation of the organization and together with your entrepreneurial spirit we can create powerful, memorable connections with both hotel guests and local patrons through the art of dining and drinking.

JOB OVERVIEW: Chef Du Cuisine (Head Chef)  

Our Chef Du Cuisine is a leader of the restaurant Culinary Team and Kitchen – responsible for being an integral driver of F&B excellence, promoting total Guest satisfaction and a high level of employee morale by overseeing Hyatt Regency restaurant Culinary with the bottom-line intent of business growth and success. You will oversee multiple and varied units, including but not limited to restaurants, banquets, catering events, and in room dining. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO IN THIS ROLE:

OUTLET STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT – Oversight, hiring, training and performance management, purchasing and vendor relationships.

GUEST EXPERIENCES – Empower culinary staff to provide unrivaled service, interact with staff and leaders to obtain feedback, manage service deliver quality and assurances.

OPERATIONS – Manage day-to-day operations, oversee preparation of the line and kitchen & uphold standards, ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, assist where needed on the floor.

COMMUNICATIONS – Communicate with key partners & Dept heads, act as liaison with other organizational leads, initiate and oversee cross-functional collaborations. Coordination with Director of Food & Beverage & Restaurant General Manager.

TALENT MANAGEMENT – Drive the hiring process to identify the right talent; provide leadership and vision; manage staffing levels, oversee, and enforce policies, procedures, and standards.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT – Ability to delegate and manage tasks, assignments, and projects pertains to Critical Path and Action Plan

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES & What will you be doing most days?

• 5 years of relevant experience in a hotel environment with independent restaurants
• Direct Assistant to the Executive Chef – oversee Restaurant Culinary Operations (Venue Exec Chef) 
• Managing the sous chefs guiding their oversight of the kitchen staff with primary focus on selection, training, and supervising of daily work assignments
• Act as a coach and mentor; manage performance by setting objectives, deliver performance reviews, provide ongoing performance feedback, and administer corrective action when needed.
• Monitor and train all staff in proper sanitation procedures. Ensure that all employees are in assigned uniforms and serving safe food.
• Oversee daily production from main kitchen department to ensure proper presentation and preparation to event guidelines.
• Conduct regular walk-throughs and random food tastings
• Review event orders (EOs) with Banquet Chef to give thorough explanations of methods and presentation.
• Assist the Executive Chef in presenting new menu items and relevant culinary information to the sales team, culinary staff, and other aspects on an on-going basis.
• Continually monitor cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen equipment according to sanitation guidelines
• Proven track record achieving business results across multiple businesses
• History of leading, motivating, and coaching teams to achieve objectives
• Previous experience navigating complex business problems, collaborating with leads across corporate functions, presenting at the executive level, working with corporate business partners, and leading cross-functional large-scale initiatives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to advise effectively and tactfully, counsel, coach, resolve conflict, and negotiate within all levels of an organization
• Internal and external customer-focused with sound judgment, excellent financial and strategic skills, and restaurant profit and loss analysis experience
• "Win together" mentality
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Product Suite, advanced proficiency preferred
• Role requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying 35 pounds
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Always maintain a professional appearance and manner
• Ability to be mobile for significant distances between and within buildings
• Ability to observe performance and detect signs of emergency situations and respond with proper action

· Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player

· Ability to multi-task and delegate day-to-day operations and admin, special projects, & duties

• Provide inspirational leadership while supervising and culinary members during day-to-day operations
• Accountable for all A La Carte Menus and items and Restaurant Culinary Staff
• Create and execute an exciting Culinary program and effectively manage the events from start to finish.
• Recruit and select talented team members who will enhance the brands culture and provide opportunities for growth and development to retain staff
• Keep up to date with Critical Action Plan & Management Operating Plan
• Abide by the AOR (Area of Responsibility) 
• Work with the Executive Chef & the culinary team on driving & creating innovative culinary ideas and promotions 
• Work with Director of Food & Beverage on strategy, F&B financials, Forecast, Expenses, and driving revenue
• Any other tasks or assignments assigned to you 

Brand Narrative & Company

Restaurant Brand Identity are coming soon – elevated, modern, well diverse beverage program and cuisine derived from Tulsa staples 

Hyatt Regency Tulsa is located in the heart of downtown Tulsa’s vibrant cultural, entertainment and business districts. Walk to BOK Center, Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Arts & Blue Dome districts, & Cox Business Convention Center.

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We are a team dedicated to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences. We understand that transparency is essential to expansion and, as such, we are committed to being fully accountable to owners and brands. Not a commodity-based organization, our growth has been driven by a focus on quality, trust, high-touch service, accessibility, and accountability. Our mission is to change the lives of our partners and associates, and we recognize that when you do what you love and enjoy the people you are surrounded by work becomes a daily pleasure.