What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef de Cuisine position at Grand Hyatt?
Organization- Grand Hyatt Washington
Summary
***Take your culinary leadership career to the next level as we prepare to open our brand-new Mediterranean/Asian restaurant Oribu!***
Join us for this incredible opportunity to be a part of our Culinary team as Chef de Cuisine at the Grand Hyatt Washington hotel located in downtown Washington, DC. Not only will you be a part of a creative and talented team, but you will also be part of a company that is one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, for several years running !
We are looking for a Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen staff in the creation of culinary masterpieces. To ensure success, this person must have excellent leadership skills with experience managing a team in a high-energy environment. Top candidates are creative individuals with a passion for great food and excellent service. Experience in high-end or stand-alone restaurants is a plus.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Benefits available with this position include:
Qualifications
Summary
***Take your culinary leadership career to the next level as we prepare to open our brand-new Mediterranean/Asian restaurant Oribu!***
Join us for this incredible opportunity to be a part of our Culinary team as Chef de Cuisine at the Grand Hyatt Washington hotel located in downtown Washington, DC. Not only will you be a part of a creative and talented team, but you will also be part of a company that is one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, for several years running !
We are looking for a Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen staff in the creation of culinary masterpieces. To ensure success, this person must have excellent leadership skills with experience managing a team in a high-energy environment. Top candidates are creative individuals with a passion for great food and excellent service. Experience in high-end or stand-alone restaurants is a plus.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Menu planning and designing the plating presentation for each dish
- Ensuring that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time
- Hiring and training of kitchen staff to prepare and cook all menu items
- Collaborating with restaurant management
- Optimizing staff productivity
- Coordinating kitchen staff and stepping in to help wherever needed
- Inventory of product and placing orders as needed
- Enforcing best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen
- Creating new recipes to regularly update the menu
- Monitoring new industry trends
- Incorporating feedback from staff and guests to make improvements
- Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
- Manage scheduling, payroll, coaching, and evaluating team members
Benefits available with this position include:
- Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
- 401k
- Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
- Basic Life insurance
- Paid vacation, sick days, new child leave, and holidays
- Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance
- Free room nights after 90 days, discounted and friends & family room rates immediately
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free meal during the workday
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discounts at various retailers
- Growth potential locally and throughout the country
Qualifications
- Must possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
- Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers
- Creative and innovative thinking
- Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
- 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
- Culinary education and/or on the job training with in-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations