Sous Chef - Blue Duck Tavern


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Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Blue Duck Tavern team as Sous Chef of the prep team at Park Hyatt Washington. Not only will you be a part of an elite luxury service team, but you will get to be part of a Michelin Acclaimed Restaurant and a company that earned the3 rdspot on Fortune's 2023 Most Admired Companies list!

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 to each and every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're 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.

Our Hyatt Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovative, Respect, Service-Oriented and Inclusion.Innovative, Hyatt is forward thinking and passionate as we seek new ways to advance in the hospitality industry. Respect, Hyatt associates are inspired by the team's spirit and camaraderie given to one another.Service-Oriented, Hyatt is customer focused by providing authentic hospitality in every way every time.Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity is an integral part of who we are and what we represent.

The goal of the Sous Chef is to work with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. In some instances, the Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. The ideal Sous Chef will accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities include:

  • Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities
  • Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
  • Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
  • Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
  • Plan, coordinate & 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 supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs
  • 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

We offer excellent benefits:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after only 30 days
  • Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
  • Discounted F&B when staying at Hyatt Hotels
  • 401(k) Retirement Matching Plan (up to 4%)
  • Paid Time Off including new child leave!
  • Highly competitive salaries and incentives
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Training programs
  • Complimentary Employee Meals
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more





 Park Hyatt Washington

 04/22/2024

 Washington,DC