Executive Sous Chef - Thompson Houston

Thompson Houston is now recruiting for Restaurant Executive Sous Chef. Join our hotel team as we launch a new destination restaurant concept within Thompson Houston Hotel. This position is available to start immediately and will be a part of a new restaurant relaunch this summer. The 3-meal dining venue includes an expanded 1-acre pool deck serving hotel guests and residents, luxury cabanas, private event spaces, indoor-outdoor dining areas and the best views of downtown. This restaurant is managed by Thompson Houston Hotel and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Now Hiring All Restaurant Positions, Front and Back of House!

Executive Sous Chef (Restaurant) – salary range: $64k - $96k

The goal of the Executive Sous Chef is to manage the Sol 7 culinary department, which includes Sous chefs, stewards, supervisors, and cooks. The Exec Sous reports to, and works closely with, the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, to run and maintain operations and quality standards. An ideal Exec Sous 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. 

Responsibilities include:

· Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities.

· Working with all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments, including the sales and catering team.

· Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items.

· Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Executive chef’s standards.

· Plan, coordinate & implement special events and PDR’s. 

· Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring.

· Overseeing all Sol 7, In Room Dining, and Pool Service culinary ordering and maintaining relationships with all departments and vendors

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

· Monitor food production, ordering, costs, quality and consistency on a daily basis.

· Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment. 

· Must have a flexible schedule, as our event schedules are a mix of AM, afternoon, and PM functions.

· Understand and utilize computer systems, email, calendar appointments related to the operation.

Qualifications

At least 3-5 years experience in a leadership role in a culinary environment.

· Must possess the following strengths: Motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and associate relations.

· Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English.

· Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills.

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

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone’s role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

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.