Chef de Cuisine

Hyatt Regency Waikiki, located on Kalakaua Avenue in the heart of Waikiki, is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to join our amazing team.

The goal of the Chef de Cuisine is to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to maintain and improve the culinary operations. The ideal Chef de Cuisine will accomplish this by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.

Staying true to our Regency purpose begins with creating meaningful experiences. These experiences help build relationships and create lasting connections with our guest and colleagues.

The Hyatt Regency brand has a distinct brand promise, personality and guiding principles, offering a unique and differentiated experience delivered by people who care for our guests and colleagues. Our 1230 guest rooms and suites are the best home base for visitors as they seek out adventure in paradise. Our guests stay here and go everywhere.

Responsibilities include\:

Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities

Assume the role of liaison between all dining room operations, lounges, banquets and Food & Beverage staff

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 Food & Beverage Operations

Perks\:

Tuition, Fitness, and Wellbeing Reimbursement - $1000 per year after 90 days

Cell Phone and Dry Cleaning Reimbursement

Discounted Parking

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage

Roth IRA and 401(K) options after meeting eligibility timeline

Discounted Stock Purchase Options after meeting eligibility timeline

Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday time and 3 additional paid days off annually for whatever you choose

Paid Family Bonding Time and Financial Adoption Assistance

Free and discounted room nights world-wide

Employee Assistance Program through Compsych

Additional discounts and partnerships via PerkSpot

Be a part of something bigger. Enjoy life every day. Make a difference in the lives of those around you. Love where you work. Join a company that values respect, integrity, humility, empathy, creativity, and fun. With careers spanning the globe, your perfect opportunity awaits. Discover why Hyatt is consistently ranked one of the worlds best places to work.

With more than 130,000 colleagues across more than 70 countries. 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.

Hyatt Regency Waikiki 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.

Responsibilities include\:

• Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
• Assume the role of liaison between all dining room operations, banquets and Food & Beverage staff
• 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

Qualifications - External

• 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.