Veterans Preferred - Culinary Supervisor

Company: Hyatt
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -Located in Downtown Austin, the live music capital of the world and boasting a cutting-edge culinary scene, Hyatt Centric Austin on Congress Avenue is in search of an innovative and passionate Culinary Supervisor to support the Culinary operation of the hotel. Reporting to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, this role will support in the oversight of our three-meal period restaurant, lobby/terrace bar, colleague dining, and banquet/events culinary operations. This individual will work closely with Culinary leadership and the Food and Beverage department to ensure an authentic and seamless dining experience for our guests.

The ideal candidate for this position will embrace an agile mindset, thrive in an ever-changing and dynamic environment, and possess a colleague-forward leadership style.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments in absence of Executive Chef and Sous Chef
• Represent the Culinary division in internal meetings
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of menu items to the specifications of the Executive Chef
• Rotate through various outlets to provide daily leadership support
• Assist in developing and implementing creative menu items, ensuring compliance with company standards
• Support of culinary colleagues' scheduling, training, and coaching
• Assist in the preparation and cooking of menu items as needed
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and kitchen areas in accordance with health and safety standards
• Assist in training new hires and contribute to ongoing colleague development
• Support with the operation of the colleague dining facilities
  
  As a Hyatt Centric Austin colleague, you will enjoy the following benefits:
  
  • Free Parking or Commuter Stipend
  • Free Hyatt Hotel Stays
  • Deep discounts on stays for you and your family
  • Medical/Dental/Vision benefits after 30 days (full-time)
  • Generous Paid Time Off Plan
  • $1,000 educational reimbursement per year
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Fitness Center access
  • Thousands of additional discounts through partners such as Blue Apron, Hertz Rental Car, AT&T and many more!
    
    The Brand and Hotel
    
    You've arrived. Hyatt Centric is at the center of some of the most unique destinations-in the middle of the action, in the know and always on-hand to serve up insider knowledge, intriguing tidbits and great conversation over a well-crafted cocktail. We're a local home base, preparing our guests to explore the best our cities have to offer so they can go forth and discover!
    
    Hyatt Centric all started with a passion for sharing our favorite local spots and stories with our guests. This inspired us to create the perfect launch pad - a unique home base with everything our guests need and nothing they don't.
    
    Our target guests are the Savvy Explorers. Socially connected guests seeking shareable moments to inspire others. Hyatt Centric is built for savvy explorers who want to be tapped into what's hot, fresh and exciting wherever they are, especially if it's off the beaten path. They are smart with their money and look for good value where they can - preferring experiences that aren't padded with a bunch of extras they don't need. They are the influencers, the travel experts within their circles who everyone looks to for travel advice and tips. But they can't possibly know it all, so they rely on local recommendations from like- minded "savvy explorers" who can point them in the direction of interesting experiences that they can share with their social circle.
    
    Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin features 246 guestrooms, 3,000 sq ft. of dedicated meeting space, along with two exciting F&B concepts including an 8th floor rooftop bar. Guestrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering unmatched views of the Texas Capitol, UT Stadium, and growing Austin skyline. The 31st floor is the home of the Artist's Residence, a 1,400sq ft suite and event space with an outdoor terrace. The hotel's boho-chic residential design will reflect Austin's rich history in music and arts, with the common areas showcasing diverse local artists and guestrooms featuring iconic images from the historic neighboring Paramount Theatre.
    Qualifications:
    
    • Minimum of 1-2 years of culinary experience
    • Previous experience in culinary leadership/supervisory role strongly preferred
    • In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
    • Basic computer knowledge.
    • Experience with hotel culinary is a plus
    • Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skillset
      Hyatt is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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