Executive Chef

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the hotel Executive Committee, the Executive Chef is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.
The Executive Chef will be responsible for kitchen operations including menu planning, provisioning, food preparation and sanitation. This position directs the training of culinary staff and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and profitable food service. The position demands creativity on a daily basis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards. The Executive Chef works well under pressure, is organized, flexible, self-motivated and is willing to work long hours.
The Main Duties Include: -
To ensure that culinary activities are aligned with the respective Corporate Strategy, and that the Hotel Actions have been implemented where appropriate.
To conduct regular communication meetings and ensure that departmental briefings and meetings are effective and conducted as necessary.
Responsible for training their culinary team which will be comprised of different level cooks as well as imparting menu and ingredient knowledge to all of the servers and food & beverage managers.
The Executive Chef will require minimal direction from the General Manager and will have discretionary decision-making authority for food & beverage, portion control, menus, plate presentation, hiring of culinary staff and purchasing of food.
The Executive Chef will establish policies and goals of the culinary department, food & beverage as well as purchasing. They will be responsible for establishing food costs, productivity levels and policies governing food safety in the kitchen and restaurants.
The Executive Chef will have the ability to recommend employment as well as promote the kitchen staff. They will also handle the schedules of all kitchen staff, including vacation time/requested time off.
The Executive Chef will be responsible for coaching and counselling the team to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures.
The Salary range for this position is CAD$120,000 to $125,000 CAD
Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.