Culinary | Andare Assistant Sous Chef ($30.00/Hour)

This could be the start of an amazing new chapter in your culinary career! Lead with our Culinary team at our collection of Hyatt Hotels in Downtown Seattle, a multi-property cluster comprised of Grand Hyatt Seattle, Hyatt at Olive 8 and Hyatt Regency Seattle. A

The Andare Assistant Sous Chef will support in leading the Andare Culinary team, and work with the area Culinary leaders to create, implement and maintain quality standards in Andare. In some instances, the Assistant Sous Chef will accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the team, ending in a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities include:

· Being a visible leader in the kitchen, setting the example, assisting during busy times

· Ensure consistency of all dishes, presentations & flavor

· Assume the role of liaison between all dining room operations and culinary staff

· Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items

· Ensure food preparation meets health codes and standards by conducting regular safety food checks

· 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 supervisors

· 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

· Create or maintain current recipe cards, food descriptions, costings and printing guides

· Development of their staff, supervisors and all cooks

· Create and maintain a relationship with their FOH partners, meeting regularly to improve communication and running of operations.

This is an hourly leadership position, the rate for this position is $30.00/hour. This position also has an established rate for colleagues who remain in the position for four years, which is $30.60.

As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks!

Benefits

·         Medical insurance for you and your dependents for $106 per month, after 30 days of employment

·         Dental Insurance

·         Vision Insurance

·         401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)

·         Basic Life Insurance

·         Short Term Disability Insurance

·         New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance

·         Paid Time Off for Full-Time Colleagues

·         Vacation Time

• 10 days (80 hours) earned upon completing 1-4 years of service
• 15 days (120 hours) earned upon completing 5-9 years of service
• 20 days (160 hours) earned upon completing 10+ years of service
• (2) Floating Holidays per year
• (6) Paid Holidays per year
• Paid Time Off for Regular Part-Time Colleagues:
• Pro-rated vacation hours earned  on 1-year anniversary based on average weekly hours worked during the previous 12 months of employment
• Compassionate Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Extended Illness Days – unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year

Perks

·         Employee Assistance Program

·         Free Uniforms and Cleaning of your Uniform

·         Discounted parking

·         Discounted Rooms at any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment

·         Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of service

·         Free colleague meals during shift

·         Hyatt Colleague discount program

·         Tuition Reimbursement

·         ORCA Pass subsidy

When applying for a position working at a Hyatt hotel, you are pursuing an opportunity to join a culture built on caring and attentive colleagues who have a passion for providing efficient service and creating meaningful experiences. Our values are the guiding principles for our success, giving us the opportunity to open over 1,350 properties worldwide. 

Hedreen Hotel Employer LLC 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, caste or any other group protected by law.

·         In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations

·         Possess strong leadership, communication with all teams throughout each hotel in both written and verbal, organization and relationship skills

·         Ability to hold individuals accountable using progressive discipline when needed.

·         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 on the job training, hotel experience preferred

·         Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred with the ability to work a varying schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

·         Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

·         Ability to lift/push/pull a moderate amount of weight

·         Previous food & beverage experience preferred

·         A true desire to satisfy the needs of others