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Summary

***Take your culinary leadership career to the next level as we prepare to open our brand-new Mediterranean/Asian restaurant Oribu!***

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be a part of our Culinary team as Chef de Cuisine at the Grand Hyatt Washington hotel located in downtown Washington, DC. Not only will you be a part of a creative and talented team, but you will also be part of a company that is one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, for several years running !

We are looking for a Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen staff in the creation of culinary masterpieces. To ensure success, this person must have excellent leadership skills with experience managing a team in a high-energy environment. Top candidates are creative individuals with a passion for great food and excellent service. Experience in high-end or stand-alone restaurants is a plus.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Menu planning and designing the plating presentation for each dish
• Ensuring that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time
• Hiring and training of kitchen staff to prepare and cook all menu items
• Collaborating with restaurant management
• Optimizing staff productivity
• Coordinating kitchen staff and stepping in to help wherever needed
• Inventory of product and placing orders as needed
• Enforcing best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen
• Creating new recipes to regularly update the menu
• Monitoring new industry trends
• Incorporating feedback from staff and guests to make improvements
• Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
• Manage scheduling, payroll, coaching, and evaluating team members

The salary range for this position is $76,700 to $86,300.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• 401k
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Basic Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick days, new child leave, and holidays
• Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance

Additional perks include:

• Free room nights after 90 days, discounted and friends & family room rates immediately
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free meal during the workday
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers
• Growth potential locally and throughout the country

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.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
• Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
• 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
• Culinary education and/or on the job training with in-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations