Description

Summary

Hyatt Regency Dallas is looking for an experienced Chef de Cuisine to join our highly skilled and recognized Culinary team. This role can afford you the possibility to grow and advance within the company. You will be part of a rock-star team and hotel that was recognized as a 2025 Best Places to Work - Large Companies in North Texas!

The ideal Chef de Cuisine has to lead and manage a culinary team in collaboration with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement and maintain a quality, consistent guest experience. This individual will bring inspiration, culinary expertise, and desire to develop our culinary talent. Knowledge of industry trends and menu design are an integral part of this role.

The Chef de Cuisine performs in a fast-paced, high volume environment overseeing the Banquet kitchen

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
• Lead, inspire and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and colleague satisfaction
• Scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions

CULTURE AND FUN!

• Free room nights, discounted room nights, and friends & family room rates at wonderful Hyatt locations
• Celebrations, recognitions, and volunteer opportunities
• Free nutritional colleague meals
• PerkSpot - discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!
• Discounted parking and discounted annual DART passes

WELLBEING AND BENEFITS!

• Full medical benefits at 30 days of employment
• 401K at 30 days of employment with company match after 1 year
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and extended sick leave
• New child leave, paid family bonding time, and adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free access to Headspace - meditation, recuperation, and rejuvenation

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts Degree, previous hotel experience preferred
• 3 years in leadership role as a banquet chef
• 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 Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook
• A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast paced customer service environment
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred
• Strong training and communication skills

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.