EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Centrally located in the heart of downtown Calgary, Hyatt Regency Calgary is where old world charm meets modern convenience. Hyatt Regency Calgary is looking for an experienced Executive Sous Chef. Our Executive Sous Chef reports to the Executive Chef and is a essential ingredient in the recipie of success in our culinary team. They will use their exceptional leadership skills to bring the team together, train and develop our culinary team, and engage with the front of house team to delight our customers and guests. Are you a passionate food lover who is creative, innovative, inspirational and fun? If so, come and join our Hyatt Regency Calgary family.

Who We Hire

To support our purpose of “caring for people so they can be their best” we strive to find individuals who identify with a strong sense of care. Regardless of role, we are looking for individuals who are…

• Innately service oriented

• Creative and Innovative

• Intensely supportive of guests and colleagues

• Adaptable team players

• Practice inclusion in their everyday lives

We look for;

We look for leaders who are; Expert Communicators, Adaptable, Problem Solvers and Decision Makers, Relationship Builders and Strong analytically.

Key Responsibilities

• Support our Executive Chef by developing and assuming key management responsibilities of the culinary division.

• Develop strong relationships between the culinary division and all other hotel departments.

• Supervise departmental Sous Chefs and develop their potential.

• Develop and implement creative menus that are enticing to our colleagues, customers and guests.

• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions.

• Support the Executive Chef in managing the scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring of culinary team members.

• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis ensuring financial performance and control.

• Ensure proper occupational health and safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.

• Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting

About Hyatt: A Great Place to Work

Our colleagues love working at Hyatt. We’re proud to say that 93% of colleagues say their workplace is great and 95% are proud to tell others they work at Hyatt. You can hear our colleagues share firsthand why they believe that Hyatt is a great place to work here https://about.hyatt.com/en/risehy/spotlight-stories.html

Our purpose of care is the foundation of everything we do. Every day we care for our colleagues, guests, owners, operators, community members and shareholders.

What We Offer

In addition to the ability to grow your career and standard medical and retirement benefits (dependent upon location), some of the additional benefits Hyatt offers its employees include:

• Competitive Total Rewards Package:Comprehensive Health and Dental program, Registerd Retirement Savings Program, Paid Time Off.

• Complimentary Hotel Stays: After 12 months service Hyatt colleagues are eligible to book up to 12 complimentary room nights per year at any Hyatt hotel in the world. During their stay, colleagues also receive a 50% discount on food and beverage as well as a 20% discount on all spa services.

• Employee Rate Hotel Stays:Hyatt colleagues are eligible for unlimited employee rate room nights per year at any Hyatthotel in the world. These stays start the day the employee begins work.

• Rest and Relaxation Lounges: To promote a relaxing atmosphere to our colleagues in-between shifts and during breaks, Hyatt provides rest and relaxation lounges where colleagues have access to computers, TVs, as well as comfortable, lobby-like lounge furniture and libraries.

• Free On-Site Dry Cleaning: Hyatt colleagues are provided with access to free on-site dry cleaning for uniforms and work suits so they do not have to worry about this during their time away from work.

• Healthy Cost Effective Meals: Hyatt provides healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner options at our colleague dining rooms to accommodate all shifts. These meals are offered on a complimentary basis.

• Some previous leadership experience in a culinary team is required.
• Diploma/Certification in a culinary discipline preferred
• Red Seal Certification or international equivalent is required.
• Proven track record of cost control including food, equipments, labour and wastage to meet the goals and the hotel’s financial goals.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.