Hyatt Regency Buffalo - Sous Chef OEM

Join our team as Sous Chef! As the Sous Chef, you’re the creative force behind the banquet kitchen, whipping up delicious bites that wow every guest. Whether you’re following classic recipes or inventing new favorites for special events, you make sure every dish looks and tastes amazing. You team up to keep everything spotless, safe, and organized, all while making smart choices to reduce waste and get the most from every ingredient. If you love mixing creativity with top‑notch standards, this is where you shine! This position is an overtime eligible manager (OEM), overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly. Key Skills/Responsibilities Guest & Team Magic: Welcome everyone with a big smile, keep your chef style sharp, rally the team like it’s game day, and serve up positive vibes—making every guest feel special, every time! Aimbridge Excellence—Standards that Shine: Show up ready to roll and right on time, rocking Aimbridge Hospitality’s standards—so the hotel runs safe, smooth, and totally on point! Leadership Legends: Lead your kitchen crew like a culinary coach—motivate, train, and guide them to greatness while ensuring everyone’s got the skills and spirit for success! From hiring top talent to serving up tasty training sessions, you’re the secret ingredient behind a winning team! Kitchen Wizardry: Juggle kitchen budgets, keep the pantry stocked, and track every detail while leading your crew to culinary greatness—all with a dash of style and sparkling organization! You’ll master food costs, wow with banquet displays, and keep the kitchen spotless, making sure every meal and team moment is a win! Creative Cuisine: Create Banquet Menus and design food presentations for plating and buffets—make every meal a masterpiece! Education & Experience Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience in a high volume, full service restaurant. Independently resolves complex workplace challenges, escalating only the most difficult issues, while maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure. Demonstrates deep subject matter expertise and effectively leads, coaches, and mentors others. Communicates clearly, evaluates options promptly, and actively listens to address concerns from colleagues and guests. Benefits After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following: Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income Term Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program 401k Retirement Plan Property Information Stay steps from the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center at our full-service hotel in downtown Buffalo. Hyatt Regency Buffalo is the hotel destination in Upstate New York for work and play, with direct conference center access, a spa, and rooftop pool. Stay walking distance from the waterfront, KeyBank Center, and Shea’s Buffalo Theatre. #J-18808-Ljbffr