Chef de Cuisine (Executive Chef Scope) - Hyatt F&B Operations
5 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionPosition Overview Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, the Chef de Cuisine (CDC) is the culinary leader for all Hyatt F&B venues on property-signature restaurant, bar/lounge, banquets, room service, colleague cafeteria, and support areas. Although titled CDC, the role carries full Executive Chef authority for strategy, operations, people, and financial performance. Key Responsibilities1. Culinary Leadership & Menu Innovation • Champion Hyatt brand standards while driving seasonal, locally inspired, and profit‑focused menus., • Personally execute or oversee critical production and plate presentations; demonstrate new techniques and equipment to staff., • Lead quarterly menu‑engineering sessions; retire low performers and launch trend‑forward, standards‑compliant items., • Create decorative food displays for banquets and special functions.2. Daily Kitchen Operations, • Provide hands‑on direction for all back‑of‑house (BOH) teams across every outlet, including stewarding and purchasing., • Review staffing levels daily to balance guest service, labor budgets, and business volume; step onto the line or re‑deploy talent when gaps occur., • Conduct pre‑shift line checks, lead pre‑service huddles, and maintain visible presence during peak periods and VIP events., • Ensure flawless food‑allergy handling, temperature controls, HACCP logs, and zero critical health violations.3. Financial & Resource Management, • Own BOH P&L lines-food cost, labor, supplies, uniforms, equipment., • Negotiate with vendors, approve orders, and manage inventory turns; issue weekly flash reports and variance analyses., • Develop and enforce purchasing/receiving guidelines and waste‑reduction controls.4. People Development & HR Compliance, • Recruit, hire, onboard, schedule, and develop a 25 + person multi‑outlet culinary brigade., • Set clear performance goals; deliver 90‑day, annual, and corrective reviews., • Foster an open‑door culture of trust, mentorship, and mutual respect; solicit feedback and address concerns swiftly., • Train associates on fundamentals of great cooking, plate presentation, and Hyatt service behaviors., • Administer progressive discipline and documentation in accordance with SOPs/LSOPs and support the Peer Review Process.5. Safety, Sanitation & Maintenance, • Enforce ServSafe and local regulations; ensure staff maintain required certifications., • Communicate and monitor safety codes; champion a "safety‑first" culture., • Coordinate all kitchen equipment repair and preventive maintenance; submit capital requests as needed.6. Guest Satisfaction & Service Excellence, • Actively engage with guests; gather and act on feedback via comment cards, guest‑satisfaction surveys, and social channels., • Empower staff to exceed guest expectations; provide real‑time coaching and recognition., • Partner with Marketing on culinary storytelling and on‑brand activations.7. Administration & Communication, • Prepare budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans for culinary operations., • Provide timely, accurate information to executive leadership, managers, and colleagues (written, verbal, e‑mail, meetings). Detail Experience Proven success as Executive Chef, CDC, or equivalent in high‑volume, upscale kitchens (hotel or multi‑concept restaurant highly preferred). Expertise Classical and modern techniques, cost control, inventory systems, HACCP, menu engineering, and current culinary trends. Leadership Visionary, hands‑on mentor with strong interpersonal and communication skills; models integrity and sound business judgment. Technical Proficient in BOH software (inventory, scheduling, recipe costing); MS Office literacy. Physical Stand/walk entire shift; safely lift up to 50 lbs; navigate stairs and slick/uneven surfaces. Schedule Early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and multi‑site support as needed. Certifications ServSafe Manager (or equivalent) and any state/local food‑handler requirements. NYC Food Handlers Certificate as a requirement or for them to obtain within 60 days of employment. Benefits & Perks (Property‑Specific) • Competitive salary + annual bonus plan, • Medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) with company match, • Hyatt colleague travel benefits and discounted F&B, • Paid time off & continual professional‑development opportunities Disclaimer: This description outlines the job's general nature, level, and purpose. Responsibilities may be adjusted at management's discretion to meet evolving business needs. Job Posted by ApplicantPro