Executive Chef

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the hotel Leadership 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 executing the Culinary experience for Blue Mojito Bar, Banquets, In Room Dining and Four Flamingos Restaurant, A Richard Blais Key West Kitchen. Find out more about our partnership with celebrity chef Richard Blais on IG @fourflamingoskeywest.

The Chef is responsible for all kitchen operations including menu planning, provisioning, food preparation, and sanitation. This position directs the training and development of the Culinary and Stewarding staff 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 of culinary standards. The Executive Chef works well under pressure, is organized, flexible, self-motivated and has a flexible schedule.

Relocation assistance is available for you and your family to move to Key West as well as a 20% cost of living adjustment. The Executive Chef will begin work around the last week of September.

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 colleagues 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.

Hyatt is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

• 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 presentations skills

• At least 4 years 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