Company Overview
Set in a soaring 36-story skyscraper, Thompson Houston is the city’s newest and most fashionable landmark arriving early 2024. This architectural marvel sets a stylish scene for influential locals, seasoned globetrotters, and cultural tastemakers to meet and connect, luxuriate, and celebrate. The guest journey begins from the moment of arrival at the property’s stunning glass-and-steel facade. A refined, mid-century modern aesthetic finds a contemporary voice in the seventh-floor lobby, befitted with sumptuous leather seating and breathtaking modern works of art. Throughout the property, sophisticated features abound. A sanctuary-inspired spa and wellness floor restore guests to their prime. One of Houston’s largest pool decks stands alone as the city’s hottest spot to sip a cocktail and soak in the sun, while a diverse array of epicurean offerings finds a welcome home in the culinary capital of the South. What’s more: a private heliport provides the ultimate way to make an entrance for the most-discerning of guests. The hotel’s coveted location in verdant Buffalo Bayou Park centers the property as a veritable oasis within the city. A 160-acre greenspace adjacent to Downtown Houston: diverse flora, hiking and biking trails, and original art installations are just moments away from your guest room. Across the street, the Pavilion houses an elite health and fitness complex as well as a highly-acclaimed, fine-dining restaurant known for its bold flavors and sustainably-sourced ingredients. Dedicated to celebrating the culture-shifters among us, Thompson Houston is delightfully-close to the artistic hub of H-town: the Montrose Neighborhood, a bohemian & culinary mecca beyond compare. Home to countless of the greatest museums, cultural institutions, art exhibitions, and theatrical experiences in the Southern U.S., we are proud to call Houston our home.
About the job
Thompson Houston is now recruiting for 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!
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 to each and every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren’t just met-they’re exceeded. It’s a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It’s a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.
Our Hyatt Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovative, Respect, Service-Oriented and Inclusion. Innovative, Hyatt is forward thinking and passionate as we seek new ways to advance in the hospitality industry. Respect, Hyatt associates are inspired by the team’s spirit and camaraderie given to one another. Service-Oriented, Hyatt is customer focused by providing authentic hospitality in every way every time. Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity is an integral part of who we are and what we represent.
The goal of the Sous Chef is to manage the restaurant kitchen and work with the Executive Chef and 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 and other less senior Sous Chefs
- 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
Qualifications – External
- 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
Hyatt develops Sous Chefs to progress into the role of Executive Sous Chef through the training of Banquets, Restaurants and Garde Manager. Sous Chefs report directly to the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef.
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