Job Type
Full-Time
Industry
Other
Job Function
Other
Description
SummaryA Chef Tournant, also known as a relief or swing chef, is a versatile and experienced cook who rotates between different kitchen stations as needed. Their role is crucial for maintaining kitchen operations and ensuring high-quality food service. The responsibilities of a Chef Tournant include:
- Rotating between Kitchen Stations: Fill in as needed across various stations such as sauté, grill, fish, pastry, and garde-manger.
- Preparing and Cooking Food: Execute dishes according to station-specific recipes and standards.
- Maintaining Food Quality and Presentation: Ensure consistency in taste, portioning, and plating across all kitchen areas.
- Supporting Kitchen Workflow: Step in during peak service times or when a station is understaffed.
- Following Sanitation and Safety Guidelines: Adhere to food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness protocols.
- Training and Mentor Junior Staff: Assist in onboarding and developing less experienced cooks across stations.
- Assisting with Prep Work and Inventory: Help with mise en place, inventory checks, and restocking as needed.
Qualifications
- Culinary degree or education preferred.
- At least 2-5 years in quality, high-volume kitchens, working various stations.
- Food Handler/ServSafe certification required.
- Mastery of classic & contemporary techniques, food prep, presentation, and preservation.
- Ability to jump in and expertly run any station (sauté, grill, garde manger, pastry).
- Strong communication, mentoring, and problem-solving to guide junior staff and cover for superiors.
- Quick thinking, multitasking, and strong time management under pressure.
- Attention to detail: Upholding high food quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Job ID: 82146238
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hospitality / Tourism
Chicago
,
IL
,
US
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. With more than 100,000 colleagues across 54 countries, we embrace all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Our culture is one that empowers every individual to be their best, and such authentic connection inspires the way we care for each other and for our guests. As we continue to grow, we ...
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