Sous Chef

Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Destination by Hyatt is seeking individuals with unmatched service. Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Our mission is to care for people so they can be their best!

Cheyenne Mountain Resort opened in 1985 and sits on 25 acres of land. The 4-Star Full Service property is nestled in the lush greens of Southern Colorado Springs and oversees Impressive mountain views, along with exciting activities like golf, swimming, and tennis. These allow for the unique experience that you can only get at this resort.

Salary Range: This position starts at $55,000.

Position Overview: The goal of the Sous Chef is to manage a specific department and 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. Communicate effectively with all colleagues, vendors, and clients. A keen sense of urgency is a must for this position and you must be able to lead and teach with a hands-on approach expected culinary standards. Our Sous Chef must perform skilled scratch made food production while supervising and coaching colleagues in the kitchen and front of the house. This work requires initiative, leadership, hands-on self-reliance, judgement, teaching, and ability to delegate task .

Job Functions & Responsibilities:

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 lead or supervisor

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

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 customer service environment

Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner

Strong training and communication skills

Culinary education and/or 4 years of progressive on the job training, hotel experience preferred

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

Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

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

Our Values: Empathy / Wellbeing / Respect / Integrity / Experimentation / Inclusion

Full Time Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Health Savings Plan and Flexible Savings Plan with Medical Coverage

Colleague Discounted Room Rates

12 Complimentary Room Nights (based on availability)

Paid Time Off

2 Floating Holidays

8 Paid Holidays

Growth Opportunities

Referral Bonus

Recognition & Rewards

Basic Life Insurance

Sick Days

Friends & Family Room Rates

401(k) (Match: 1-3% = dollar/dollar, 4-5% = $.50/dollar after 1 year)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (5% discount)

Complimentary Parking

Complimentary Meal During Each Shift

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hyatt Property Restaurant/Coffee Shop Discount

Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is the intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Primary Location: US-CO-Colorado Springs

Organization:Cheyenne Mountain Resort

Pay Basis:

Biweekly

Job Level:Full-time

Job:Culinary

Req ID:COL004357

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.