Hyatt

Summary

The Hotel

At Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows, we don’t do the Desert Southwest like everyone else. We stick out on purpose—through design, creative partnerships, and colorful details. Independent and free-thinking, we believe the pursuit of skill and knowledge is a lifelong engagement; our goals are to enrich and add dimension to the lives of our guests. Are you a finder, not a follower? Someone who believes that empathy, artistry, and exploration should play a role in every workplace? We’d love to talk to you about joining the Andaz Scottsdale team. 

The Role

The goal of the Executive Sous Chef is to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef to maintain and improve the culinary operations. The ideal Executive Sous Chef will accomplish this by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support, training, and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
• Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
• Supervise departmental Sous Chefs performance and provide them council as to 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
• 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 ensuring financial performance and control
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
• Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
• Experience with training, 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 appropriate level of on the job training and hotel culinary experience 
• Creative menu writing skills

The Benefits & Perks 

• Enjoy free meals in our colleague cafe 
• Discounted & Complimentary Hotel Room Nights 
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time colleagues) 
• Retirement savings plan 
• Excellent training and professional development 
• Opportunities to work around the world with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts 
• Tuition reimbursement, up to $1,000 a year! 

Our Values: Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing 

About The Hiring Process 

We are excited that you have chosen to express interest in joining Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. We will be sure to take a look at your application and get back to you within a week of your submission. Thank you for your patience while we do so. 

Hyatt Hotels is an Equal Opportunity & E- Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required, as well as a completed background check.