Description:

The Chef de Cuisine Tournant is a role requiring experience, skill, and versatility to be able to step in where needed to maintain a smooth operation of the kitchens on property. The Chef de Cuisine Tournant will take council from the Executive Chef & Executive Sous Chef to create and implement menus 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

• Schedule flexibility preferred

Primary Location: US-TX-San Antonio

Organization: Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Culinary

Req ID: SAN031822

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.