Description:At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to each every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.Our Hyatt Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovative, Respect, Service-Oriented and Inclusion. Innovative, Hyatt is forward thinking and passionate as we seek new ways to advance in the hospitality industry. Respect, Hyatt associates are inspired by the team's spirit and camaraderie given to one another. Service-Oriented, Hyatt is customer focused by providing authentic hospitality in every way every time. Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity is an integral part of who we are and what we represent.The goal of the Sous Chef is to manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. In some instances the Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. The ideal Sous Chef will accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.Responsibilities include:
Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities
Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
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
Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
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, hotel experience preferred
Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred
Sous Chefs report directly to the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts believes in strong commitment to providing learning and development tools to continue your growth within the company.Qualifications:Thompson 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.BenefitsBenefits available with this position include:
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance (Full-Time) after 30 days of employment
401k & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Basic Life Insurance
Short term disability insurance
New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
Compassionate Leave
Paid Time Off:
· Thompson Seattle colleagues begin accruing Vacation Time on their first day of service. At six months of service, colleagues are vested in the time they have been accruing. Full Time & Part Time Colleagues are eligible for vacation time.
Hire Date Through Four Years – 10 Days or 80 hours
Five to Nine Years – 15 Days or 120 hours
10 years or greater – 20 Days or 160 hours
Sick Leave:
Full time, part time and on-call colleagues accrue and have the right to utilize sick and safe time according to Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. As a Tier Three employer all colleagues accrue one (1) hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked starting on their hire date, however, these colleagues cannot use their accrued sick time until they have completed 90-days of employment with Hyatt
Extended Illness Days: unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year
Holiday Pay:
Full-time colleagues are eligible for holiday pay on their first day of employment. The paid holidays for eligible colleagues recognized by our hotel are: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and 2 pre-approved days for Floating Holidays.
Additional perks may include:
Colleague Discounted Rates as of the 1 st day of employment
Complimentary Room Nights for full-time and part-time positions after 90 days of employment
Flexible Spending Account
Subsidized ORCA Pass or free parking
Tuition Reimbursement of $1,000.00 per calendar year
Cellphone Reimbursement
Complimentary Dry Cleaning
Employee Assistance Program
Relocation assistance
Wage Information: Pay ranges are listed on each job posting individually.Non-exempt managers: The hourly rate for this position is $32.70, annualized at $68,000 salary based on 40 number of hours.Primary Location: US-WA-SeattleOrganization: Thompson SeattlePay Basis: HourlyJob Level: Full-timeJob: CulinaryReq ID: SEA005115Hyatt 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.
