FIND YOUR PLACE AT HYATT REGENCY LA JOLLA:

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 to each guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations are not just met - they are exceeded! It’s a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It’s a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.
At Hyatt, our culture is defined by our mission, values, and goals, which are reflected in four key pillars: Innovation, Respect, Service Orientation, and Authenticity. Innovation: Hyatt is forward-thinking and passionate, always seeking new ways to advance in the hospitality industry. Respect: Hyatt colleagues are inspired by the spirit of teamwork and the camaraderie shared among one another. Service-Orientation: Hyatt is customer-focused, delivering authentic hospitality in every way, every time. Authenticity: We encourage all colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work each day. This is at the core of our purpose - to care for people so they can be their best. Join a family that values respect, integrity, well-being, and empathy. Make a difference in the lives of those around you. Love where you work!

ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS.

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen and stewarding operations
• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
• Experience with training, 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
• Culinary education and/or appropriate level of on the job training and hotel culinary experience
• Schedule flexibility preferred

ABOUT THE ROLE – EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

The goal of the Executive Sous Chef is to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef to maintain and improve the culinary and stewarding operations. The ideal Executive Sous Chef will accomplish this by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary and stewarding departments, including providing support and guidance to the culinary and stewarding teams, ending in a positive guest experience. The expected start date for this position is October 1, 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
• Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division, including stewarding, and all other hotel departments
• Supervise the performance of the Sous Chefs and provide them council as to the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Supervise the performance of the Stewarding Supervisors and provide them council as to the proper execution of the stewarding team’s responsibilities.
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
• Ensure proper management of all stewarding inventory and storage
• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions
• Manage hourly kitchen and stewarding employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
• 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 ensuring financial performance and control
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen and stewarding facilities and equipment
• Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting

The ideal candidate for the Executive Sous Chef position will:

• Be creative and forward thinking
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset
• Be extremely organized and a multitasker
• Have high energy and be self-motivated
• Be passionate about food and service
• Have FUN!

Hyatt develops Executive Sous Chefs to progress into the role of Executive Chef through the training of Banquets, Restaurants, Garde Manger and Stewarding. Executive Sous Chefs report directly to the Executive Chef.