Executive Sous Chef

About Us

Feel inspired when you work at Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor, a distinctive full-service waterfront hotel offering stunning views of the harbor and the downtown skyline. Our unique, up-scale 270-room property has been honored as a 2024 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award recipient and has earned several Best of Weddings Awards from The Knot. Our team has consistently excelled in key performance metrics recognized by Hyatt, including Cleanliness, Working Order, and Customer Service. We pride ourselves in creating an inclusive and supportive environment, providing associates with a wealth of opportunities to help advance their careers and are proud to share our 95% Associate Satisfaction score! When you join our team, you'll enjoy a free hot meal during your shift and a comprehensive, competitive benefit program for the physical, mental and financial wellness of you and your family including: -Benefit eligibility within first 30 days -Health plans for medical, dental & vision -Generous 401k match -Paid time off including vacation, sick time and flexible holidays -Tuition reimbursement -Hotel stay discounts and more! Our location is convenient for commuters with free on-site parking and MBTA stations close by.

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Overview

Plan and manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all HEI Franchise standards.

• Manage Human Resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication vehicles, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.

• Schedule and manage the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.

• Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met/exceeded while quality is maintained/improved.

• Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.

• Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing and implementation of seasonal and special menus.

• Should assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his/her absence.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Two+ years of post high school education, culinary education is desirable.

• Five+ years of employment in a related position.

• Hotel experience preferred.

• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.

• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.

• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.

• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Compensation

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well asVision insurance programsthrough EyeMed.Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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