Executive Chef

Executive Chef

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the hotel Executive Committee, the Executive Chef is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

The Executive Chef will be responsible for kitchen operations of the hotel's food and beverage program, including multiple outlets and event spaces. This role would oversee menu planning, ordering, provisioning, food preparation, sanitation, and long-term planning. The Executive Chef also directs the training of culinary staff and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and profitable food service. The position demands creativity on a daily basis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain the highest culinary standards. The Executive Chef works well under pressure, is organized, flexible, self-motivated, and is willing to work long hours.

Duties include:

• Experience training food prep employees

• Ability to instill safety and sanitation habits in all employees.

• Teach employees the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation

• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques

• Ensure that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently

• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

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

About Hyatt Centric Buckhead

Representing the storied history of Buckhead, the newly opened Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta is an upscale, stylish boutique hotel that embodies the district's unique legacy. The hotel's design is inspired by Georgia's ancient pottery heritage coupled with the evolution of a modern Buckhead as a premier fashion, business, and entertainment destination. Following a global spirit of vibrant color, style, and patterns, this hotel celebrates the Buckhead clay, pottery, and sculpture lore to offer you an once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Located along the edge of Lenox Square shopping center and close to Path400, Shops Around Lenox, and Phipps Plaza, guests will enjoy having a bounty of plentiful dining and entertainment options to explore. Check into luxury rooms and suites, wine and dine atop a rooftop lounge, find social and event spaces, and the hottest culinary experience around town.

Filled with vibrant and globally inspired approachable surroundings, Three Arches offers a culturally diverse menu drawing upon the simplicity of Mediterranean cuisine in an environment that is likewise relaxed, yet luxurious. Using fresh, high-quality ingredients married with spices and in-house curated accompaniments that elevate their pure flavors, the menu offers guests an authentic taste of pan-Mediterranean dining.

Spaceman is the coolest rooftop bar in the city, located on the 15th Floor, and overlooking all of Atlanta. Our guests take in amazing views of Buckhead and the surrounding lively Lenox Square District from Spaceman's rooftop lounge and bar where guests can enjoy interior seating and an exterior lounge-style area year-round. Here is where locals and hotel guests alike find simple, delicious, and shareable dishes along with craft cocktails to savor with friends against a scenic Atlanta in the background.

Hyatt Hotels and Resorts offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Complimentary and discount room stays at other Hyatt Hotels and Resorts

• An extensive global network of advancement opportunities

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision options

• 401k Retirement with matching options

• Fitness, mobile service, and various other discounts are available to Team members

• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds

• 6 years or more of progressive hotel Culinary experience (typically with Hyatt)

• Service-oriented style with professional presentation skills

• At least 4 years of experience in a senior role in a culinary environment

• Proven leadership skills

• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume property, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and associate relations, and ability to improve the bottom line

• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills

• Maintain communications with Corporate Staff

• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt Service Standards and Procedures