Chef de Cuisine - Chez Maggy Restaurant at Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Denver, CO

Thompson Denver

Bring your Culinary Leadership Skills and Passion to Chez Maggy, by Ludo Lefebvre, at Thompson Denver.

The Chef de Cuisine at Chez Maggy is responsible for creating memorable experiences for our guests through their leadership, creativity and culinary skills. The Chef de Cuisine will build relationships in the heart of the house and the front of house to provide the best experience to guests and colleagues. This role primarily supports Chez Maggy, Bar M and In Room Dining.

When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcomed as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing personal travel journeys and bridging connections to the local perspective. Our hotels are located in timeless destinations, creating the kind of distinct experiences that can transform your day, your trip or even your life.

This is not your typical career opportunity. At Thompson Denver, a member of the Hyatt collection, we believe our team members can thrive in an empowered, supportive, creative and energetic environment. We’re looking for an individual who embodies the luxury lifestyle experience. An ideal Thompson team member has a passion for creating unique experiences, that can quickly perpetuate a culture of great design and superlative service, with a sharp sense of humor. This candidate will have a passion for exceptional service and who can express that belief in an atmosphere of spontaneity and authenticity.

The Chef de Cuisine will work closely with the Executive Chef to create, implement menu and concepts but the position is designed so that individuals will work in a manner that is consistent as that of an independent owner/operator.

Responsibilities include:

· Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities.

· Assume the role of liaison between heart of house and front of house

· Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items.

· Develop and implement creative menu items within the restaurant concept.

· Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions.

· Manage culinary colleagues through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring.

· Develop and mentor colleagues including culinary leads, supervisors and Sous Chefs.

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

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

· Participate in marketing events directly related to our restaurants.

The budgeted range for this position is $75,000-85,000. Actual pay will be commensurate with experience.

This role will embody our leadership expectations: Championing Hyatt’s Purpose & Values, Experiment to Improve, Drive for Impact and Develop Diverse Talent. This leader will also demonstrate our values of empathy, wellbeing, respect, integrity, experimentation and inclusion.

Benefits: We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents. Financial wellbeing? Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan or the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. We don’t want to leave out our lifestyle benefits including paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, family bonding time, adoption assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, transit passes, wellbeing and educational assistance. Don’t forget, full-time and part-time colleagues are able to use accrued vacation time after 90 days of employment!

This application window is anticipated to be open at a maximum of 30 days. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.

Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Marital Status. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information

Qualifications

In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
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, independent restaurant experience is preferred
Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays