Sous Chef - Garde Manager

The Hotel:

Set amidst flowering cactus and framed against the majestic McDowell Mountains, our Arizona destination resort is surrounded by adventures and miles from the ordinary. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch features 493 rooms and suites with balconies and terraces offering breathtaking sunsets, mountain, or golf course views. Our property offers a state of the art Spa, 2.5-acre water playground complete with a sand beach and 3-story high-speed waterslide, private golf course, and nightly entertainment.

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world's best and fastest-growing hospitality brands. As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what's most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.

Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The goal of the Sous Chef- Garde Manager is to manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement, and maintain quality standards.

• Supervise the preparation, quality, and cooking of cold food items for banquets, including amenities, and other resort outlets: Spa, Canyon Market, etc.
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and 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 supervisors.
• 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.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Ensure proper presentation, taste, and timely delivery.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• 3 years Sous Chef experience.
• Previous experience in hotels or luxury restaurants preferred.
• Flexible availability including weekends and holidays.

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunities to work around the world with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
• Discounted & Complimentary Hotel Room Nights
• Enjoy free employee meals in our employee dining hall
• Free covered parking
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time colleagues)
• Retirement savings plan
• Excellent training and professional development
• Tuition/Wellness reimbursement, up to $1,000 a year!
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Discounts at various retailers- Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more

Our Values: Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing

About The Hiring Process

We are excited that you have chosen to express interest in joining Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. We will be sure to take a look at your application and get back to you within a week of your submission. Thank you for your patience while we do so.

Hyatt 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.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required, as well as a completed background check.