What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterans Preferred - Sous Chef - Huey's Links Golf Course position at Hyatt?
Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply.
The Sous Chef is a key culinary team leader, overseeing the daily operations of a designated kitchen area while ensuring excellence in food quality, consistency, and presentation. This role requires a hands-on approach to leadership, providing support and guidance to the culinary team while upholding Hyatt brand standards. The ideal candidate must have previous culinary management experience and a strong passion for hospitality, team development, and innovation in menu creation.
Huey's on the Links Course - A relaxed restaurant featuring casual lunch and small bite lounge menu items with a side of Isle of Palms history. Located in the Links Clubhouse, enjoy the Charleston golf course view after your round.
Key Responsibilities :
- Menu Development & Culinary Excellence :
- Develop and implement creative and seasonally inspired menu items that align with Hyatt brand standards and guest expectations.
- Ensure menu consistency by regularly testing and refining recipes, presentation, and portioning.
- Stay informed on industry trends, guest preferences, and local sourcing opportunities to enhance menu offerings.
- Team Leadership & Development :
- Manage and lead the culinary team through effective scheduling, payroll management, and labor cost control.
- Train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective action to ensure high team performance.
- Support recruitment and hiring efforts to build a skilled and passionate culinary team.
- Kitchen Operations & Cost Control :
- Oversee food production to maintain the highest quality, presentation, and efficiency standards.
- Monitor and control food costs, portioning, waste reduction, and inventory management.
- Ensure all purchasing and ordering are completed efficiently, aligning with budget goals and vendor relationships.
- Safety, Sanitation & Compliance :
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
- Following local and state guidelines, enforce proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
- Regularly inspect kitchen equipment to ensure proper functionality and coordinate maintenance as needed.
- Flexibility & Adaptability :
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business needs dictate.
- Lead by example in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and problem-solving effectively.
- Support special events, banquets, and high-volume service periods with a proactive and hands-on approach.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and skilled culinary professional to advance their career in a dynamic, high-energy environment. If you have a strong background in culinary management and a drive for excellence, we invite you to apply.
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Hyatt is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
