The Chef/Cook supervises and helps prepare all food items for the Restaurant/Dining Outlet, Cafe, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, and Banquets while maintaining the highest standards for producing an appealing and appetizing product.
Qualifications:
- Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
- At least 5 years of related progressive experience or a culinary graduate with at least 1 year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
- Food Handlers Certification (must comply with State requirements).
- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
- Must work well in stressful high-pressure situations.
- Must be able to show initiative in job performance.
- Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
- Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace.
- Must have the ability to assimilate complex information from disparate sources.
- Must be effective at listening to understand and clarify issues raised by co-workers and guests.
- Must be able to work with and understand financial information and basic arithmetic functions.
Responsibilities:
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Hyatt standards as required by scheduling.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.
- Comply with Hyatt standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Comply with certification requirements applicable to the position.
- Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
- Have a thorough working knowledge of menus and preparation required.
- Ensure the completion of necessary food and station preparations prior to the opening of the Restaurant/Dining Outlet.
- Assist and supervise on the kitchen line during operating hours.
- Supervise and assist in food preparation for Banquets as required.
- Supervise the preparation of food for the Employee Cafeteria as necessary.
- Ensure that all food is prepared following Hyatt standard recipes.
- Maintain the 'Clean as You Go' policy and sanitation schedules of the kitchen.
- Supervise and assist with the breakdown of buffets and kitchen lines.
- Enforce all hotel policies and house rules.
- Be familiar with the hotel's emergency procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
- Assist in training staff in the operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
- Attend meetings as required by management.
- Perform any other duties as requested by management.
This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third-party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.