About the Role
Hyatt is guided by its purpose: to care for people so they can be their best. We are currently seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef - Banquets to join our culinary team. In this exciting role, you will assist the Chef de Cuisine in managing the banquets kitchen operation as a successful independent profit center. You will help drive operational excellence in line with Hyatt International's corporate strategies and brand standards, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction through effective planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of all kitchen operations and administration.
Key Responsibilities- Assist the Chef de Cuisine in overseeing daily banquet kitchen operations and ensuring high culinary standards.
- Maintain profitability of the banquets kitchen by managing food costs, minimizing waste, and optimizing resources.
- Supervise, mentor, and train kitchen staff to foster a high-performance team culture.
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety, kitchen hygiene practices, and occupational health and safety standards.
- Collaborate with the events and catering teams to design, plan, and execute menus for diverse banquet functions.
- Manage inventory, recipe maintenance, and administrative tasks using standard computer software and systems.
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a Sous Chef or 4 years as a Chef de Partie in a luxury hotel or large restaurant environment.
- Formal qualification in Kitchen Production, Culinary Arts, or Hospitality Management is highly advantageous.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP, kitchen hygiene practices, and occupational health and safety standards.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills, including MS Office and recipe management systems.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a passion for luxury hospitality.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits.
- Global career development opportunities within Hyatt's extensive international portfolio.
- Employee room discount programs across participating Hyatt hotels worldwide.
- Continuous professional training and culinary development workshops.