Banquet Chef

Description:

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 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 Banquet Chef is responsible for monitoring the daily functions of the Banquet culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team and creating, implementing, and maintaining high quality standards. Previous Culinary Management experience is required.

We offer excellent benefits

• 12 Free room nights (after 90 days of service), Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates upon hire

• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment

• 401K with company match

• Paid Vacation, sick days, new child leave and personal day

• Paid Family Bonding Time (8 weeks, primary caregiver; 2 weeks, supportive caregiver) and Adoption Assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Relocation Package

• 50% discount in Crossroads

• <25 discount in gift shop (exception: jewelry, UNC items, alcohol)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more

• COVID-19 Safety: Hyatt Hotels follows all COVID-19 CDC and county health department protocols for the safety of our employees and guests.

Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer-M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Qualifications:

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement creative menu items that elevate guest experiences and adhere to Hyatt & Carolina Inn brand standards.

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items

• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results

• Manage colleagues through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating, and hiring.

• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, quality, and consistency daily

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

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that will likely include evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Able to remain calm and perform well at high volume business levels

• Outstanding communication skills within and outside of division

• Able to attend and conduct business meetings

• Must be able to live the Hyatt Core Values of Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing

Qualifications:

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations

• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills

• Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service

• Proficient in general computer knowledge

• A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced, high volume customer service environment

• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner

• Strong training and communication skills

• Culinary education and/or on the job training, hotel experience preferred

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

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

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts believes in strong commitment to promotion from within. Begin your career today as the Banquet Chef and find yourself as an Executive Sous Chef within a few years. 70% of management hired is from within Hyatt, 89% of Managing Committee is promoted from within. The statistics are there; make it your next step!

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer in the culinary field. Whether its career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Primary Location: US-NC-Chapel Hill

Organization: The Carolina Inn

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Culinary

Req ID: CHA005050

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.