Elevate your career at the premier hotel in downtown Salt Lake City. At Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, we bring together spacious rooms, stunning mountain views, outdoor amenities, and exceptional dining in the heart of downtown, setting a new standard in hospitality. We’re looking for enthusiastic, service-oriented individuals who thrive on connecting with people from around the globe. As part of our team, you’ll proudly represent the Hyatt Regency brand and play a key role in delivering exceptional experiences for our guests every day.

We would enjoy meeting you in person, with the possibility of an on-the-spot job offer! Please join us for Open Interviews / “Walk-in Wednesday.” Interviews will be held onsite at Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM at our beautiful hotel: Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, 170 S W Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 8410. For meeting room location, please check in at the Security Office for more information.

At Hyatt, we believe our guests choose us because we genuinely care about their experience. We’re dedicated to providing excellent service and creating moments that make a lasting impact. Our team thrives in a supportive environment that encourages growth and rewards hard work. Whether you’re aiming to advance your career, learn new skills, or find a place where you can make a difference, we’re excited to have you on board.

The Garde Manger Sous Chef manages the Garde Manger department and works with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to create, implement, and maintain creative food presentations, quality standards, and overall cold kitchen operations. In some instances, the Garde Manger Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. The ideal Sous Chef will accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, hands-on training, and creative food experiences ending in a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming management responsibilities including product ordering in Birchstreet.
• Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments.
• Supervise 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.
• May manage other key culinary leadership roles including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs.
• 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.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.

This position involves a considerable amount of walking and standing. Candidates must be able to lift, carry, and push a considerable amount of weight.

Qualifications:

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations, specifically Garde Manger.
• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills.
• Come each day with a creative mindset to continue to push the guest expectations through creative food presentations and stations.
• Experience with training, basic 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.
• Strong training and communication skills.
• Culinary education and/or on-the-job training, hotel experience preferred.
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred.

• Discounted & Complimentary hotel room nights.
• Receive up to 8 Paid Float Days upon hire.
• Enjoy complimentary meals in our colleague Cafe for every shift worked.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – Full-Time colleagues can enroll after just 30 days.
• 401K retirement savings plan and company match.
• Up to $1,000 in educational assistance per year.
• Opportunities to work and visit Hyatt Hotels and Resorts around the world.

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations, specifically Garde Manger.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills.
• Experience with training, basic financial management, and customer service.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge.
• Culinary education and/or on-the-job training, hotel experience preferred.
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner.
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred.