Executive Chef

Organization- Hyatt Regency Atlanta

Summary

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. As a member of the hotel Executive Committee, the Executive Chef is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

Executive Chef Responsibilities

The Executive Chef will be responsible for kitchen operations including menu planning, provisioning, food preparation, and sanitation. This position directs the training of culinary staff and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and profitable food service. The position demands creativity on a daily basis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards. The Executive Chef works well under pressure, is organized, flexible, self-motivated and is willing to work long hours.

Duties include:

Experience training food prep employees

Ability to instill safety and sanitation habits in all employees.

Teach employees the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation

Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques

Ensure that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently

Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds

6 years or more of progressive hotel culinary experience (typically with Hyatt).

At least 4 years experience in a senior role in a culinary environment

Service oriented style with professional presentations skills

At least 4 years experience in a senior role in a culinary environment

Proven leadership skills

Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume property, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and associate relations, and ability to improve the bottom line

Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills

Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt Service Standards and Procedures

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