Chef de Cuisine

Description:

Nestled at the base of Vail Mountain, along the banks of Gore Creek, Grand Hyatt Vail is located in the heart of Vail Valley within the Cascade Village neighborhood. Featuring Vail's premier open-air chairlift directly next to our spacious ski valet and rental shop, Grand Hyatt Vail offers the most convenient access to Vail Mountain, adventure, and respite. From skiing and snowboarding, seasonally inspired resort activities, and luxurious amenities, Grand Hyatt Vail has something for everyone. Enjoy an array of Colorado inspired dining options, comfortable guest rooms and warm hospitality at Vail's premier ski-in/ski-out resort. Grand Hyatt Vail is seeking colleagues with unmatched service. We care for people so they can be their best.

The goal of the Chef de Cuisine is to manage a specific restaurant. The Chef de Cuisine will take council from the Executive Chef to create, implement menu and concepts but the position is designed so that individuals will work in a manner that is consistent as that of an independent owner/operator.

Responsibilities include

• Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities

• Assume the role of liaison between all dining room operations and culinary staff

• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items

• Develop and implement creative menu items within the restaurant concept

• 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 rolls 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

• Participate in marketing events directly related to their specific restaurant

The budgeted annual salary for this position starts at $70,600.

Why Work at Hyatt?

• Enjoy free meals in our colleague cafeteria for every shift worked

• Free parking on-site

• 1 hour of sick pay earned for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours/year

• Discounted & Complimentary hotel room nights

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - (Full-Time colleagues)

• Flexible Spending Account (Full-Time colleagues)

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Basic Life Insurance

• PTO earned based on hours worked, up to 17 days in your first year (Full-Time & Part-Time)

• Opportunities to work around the world with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts

• End of Season Ski Pass Bonus

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether its career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Qualifications:

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations

• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills

• 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, independent restaurant experience is preferred

• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

Primary Location: US-CO-Vail

Organization: Grand Hyatt Vail

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Culinary

Req ID: VAI001243

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.