Veterans Preferred - Chef de Cuisine - Full Time

Company: Hyatt
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -Elevate Your Career at the Premier Hotel in Downtown Salt Lake City

At Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, we bring together spacious rooms, stunning mountain views, outdoor amenities, and exceptional dining in the heart of downtown, setting a new standard in hospitality . We're looking for enthusiastic, service-oriented individuals who thrive on connecting with people from around the globe. As part of our team, you'll proudly represent the Hyatt Regency brand and play a key role in delivering exceptional experiences for our guests every day. Take the first step toward joining a global company that values personal connections, teamwork, and exceptional service.

At Hyatt, we believe our guests choose us because we genuinely care about their experience. We're dedicated to providing excellent service and creating moments that make a lasting impact.

Our team thrives in a supportive environment that encourages growth and rewards hard work . Whether you're aiming to advance your career, learn new skills, or find a place where you can make a difference, we're excited to have you on board.

Why Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City?

Benefits and perks include but are not limited to:

• Discounted & Complimentary hotel room nights
  
  
  
  • Receive up to 8 Paid Float Days upon hire! *Dependent on hire date
    
    
    
    • Enjoy complimentary meals in our colleague Cafe for every shift worked
      
      
      
      • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Full-Time colleagues can enroll after just 30 days !
        
        
        
        • 401K retirement savings plan and company match
          
          
          
          • Up to $1,000 in educational assistance per year
            
            
            
            • Opportunities to work and visit Hyatt Hotels and Resorts around the world
              
              
              We would enjoy meeting you in person, with the possibility of an on-the-spot Job Offer! Please join us for Open Interviews / "Walk-in Wednesday"
              
              Interviews will be held onsite at Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM at our beautiful hotel:
              
              Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
              170 S W Temple
              Salt Lake City, UT 8410
              
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              The role of the Chef de Cuisine is to manage the 3-meal restaurant and the lobby bar. The staple of this restaurant is its large guest facing rotisserie oven as well as its pizza oven focusing on what Utah has to offer diners. The Chef de Cuisine will take council from the Executive Chef to create and implement menus and concepts, but the position is designed so that individuals will run these outlets as if they were their own while still working with leadership from the front and back of house.
              
              Key Responsibilities:
              
              • 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 roles
              • 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
                
                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
                • 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
                • 3 years of culinary education and/or on the job training or independent restaurant experience is required
                • Must be able to work a flexible schedule

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