Veterans Preferred - Culinary - Pastry Sous Chef

Company: Hyatt
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: May 13, 2025

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. - Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle's Eastside is in search of an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to join our Culinary team!

The goal of the Pastry Sous Chef is to manage the pastry team and work with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. In some instances, the Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. The ideal Sous Chef 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
• 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 supervisor
• 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
  
  As a colleague, we have you covered with amazing benefits and perks!
  
  Benefits
  
  Medical, after 30 days of employment
  
  Vision Insurance
  
  Dental Insurance
  
  401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
  
  Basic Life Insurance
  
  Short Term Disability Insurance
  
  New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
  
  Paid Time Off
  
  • Full-Time Colleagues:
    • 11 days earned for having 0 - 3 years of service
    • 16 days earned for having 4 - 8 years of service
    • 21 days earned for having 9 years of service
      (6) Paid Holidays per year
      
      (6) Sick Days (earned based on hours worked)
      
      Compassionate Leave
      
      Jury Duty Leave
      
      Perks
      
      Employee Assistance Program
      
      Free Uniforms and Cleaning of your Uniform
      
      Free 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*
      
      *Eligibility requirements may apply
      
      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.
      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, hotel experience preferred
      • Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred
        
        All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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