Executive Chef at Hana Hotel Maui

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.

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.

• Experience training food preparation 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
• Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt Service Standards and Procedures

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• 6+ years of progressive hotel Culinary experience (preferably with Hyatt)
• With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Full-Time).
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan (RSP).
• Basic Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off Program.
• Colleague Rate and Complimentary Room Nights, if available.
• Flexible Spending Account.

• 6 years or more of progressive hotel Culinary experience.
• Previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred.
• At least 4 years experience in a senior role in a culinary environment.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.