Veterans Preferred - Sous Chef - Huey's Links Golf Course

Company: Hyatt
Location: Isle Of Palms
Posted on: February 12, 2025

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -The Sous Chef is a key culinary team leader, overseeing the daily operations of a designated kitchen area while ensuring excellence in food quality, consistency, and presentation. This role requires a hands-on approach to leadership, providing support and guidance to the culinary team while upholding Hyatt brand standards. The ideal candidate must have previous culinary management experience and a strong passion for hospitality, team development, and innovation in menu creation.

Huey's on the Links Course - A relaxed restaurant featuring casual lunch and small bite lounge menu items with a side of Isle of Palms history. Located in the Links Clubhouse, enjoy the Charleston golf course view after your round.

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Development & Culinary Excellence:
  • Develop and implement creative and seasonally inspired menu items that align with Hyatt brand standards and guest expectations.
  • Ensure menu consistency by regularly testing and refining recipes, presentation, and portioning.
  • Stay informed on industry trends, guest preferences, and local sourcing opportunities to enhance menu offerings.
  • Team Leadership & Development:
    • Manage and lead the culinary team through effective scheduling, payroll management, and labor cost control.
    • Train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
    • Conduct regular performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective action to ensure high team performance.
    • Support recruitment and hiring efforts to build a skilled and passionate culinary team.
    • Kitchen Operations & Cost Control:
      • Oversee food production to maintain the highest quality, presentation, and efficiency standards.
      • Monitor and control food costs, portioning, waste reduction, and inventory management.
      • Ensure all purchasing and ordering are completed efficiently, aligning with budget goals and vendor relationships.
      • Safety, Sanitation & Compliance:
        • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
        • Following local and state guidelines, enforce proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
        • Regularly inspect kitchen equipment to ensure proper functionality and coordinate maintenance as needed.
        • Flexibility & Adaptability:
          • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business needs dictate.
          • Lead by example in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and problem-solving effectively.
          • Support special events, banquets, and high-volume service periods with a proactive and hands-on approach.
            This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and skilled culinary professional to advance their career in a dynamic, high-energy environment. If you have a strong background in culinary management and a drive for excellence, we invite you to apply.
            Qualifications:
            Qualifications:
            
            Education & Experience:
            
            • A culinary degree from an accredited institution is preferred, or equivalent professional experience is required.
            • Minimum of 2-4 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume, upscale hotel, resort, or restaurant.
            • Proven track record of leadership in a kitchen environment, with experience in hiring, training, and mentoring a diverse team.
            • Experience with Hyatt brand standards (preferred but not required).
              Technical & Operational Skills:
              
              • Strong culinary knowledge with expertise in various cooking techniques, food preparation, and menu development.
              • Experience managing food and labor costs, inventory, and purchasing.
              • Proficiency in kitchen operations, including ordering, prep, production, and service execution.
              • Familiarity with health and safety regulations (ServSafe or equivalent certification preferred).
              • Ability to maintain consistency and quality across all kitchen stations.
                Leadership & Soft Skills:
                
                • Strong leadership abilities with a hands-on management style.
                • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
                • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with both culinary and front-of-house teams.
                • Passion for team development, coaching, and fostering a positive work environment.
                • Ability to adapt to changing business demands and remain flexible in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
                  Other Requirements:
                  
                  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
                  • Standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs as needed.
                  • Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, reaching, and repetitive hand & arm movements constantly; squeezing and overhead reaching occasionally
                  • Must be able to twist and bend frequently and squat occasionally
                  • Must be able to live the Hyatt Values of Empathy - Integrity - Respect - Inclusion - Experimentation - Wellbeing
                    
                    Working Conditions:
                    
                    • While primarily an indoor job, must be able to work at outdoor locations on occasion, walking on uneven surfaces;
                    • Must be able to stand on feet and walk throughout the day
                    • Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs frequently. & occasionally lift, carry, push & pull up to 50 lbs;
                    • Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, reaching, and repetitive hand & arm movements constantly; squeezing and overhead reaching occasionally
                    • Must be able to twist and bend frequently and squat occasionally
                    • Must be able to live the Hyatt Values of Empathy - Integrity - Respect - Inclusion - Experimentation - Wellbeing
                      Hyatt is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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