**Description:** **Description - External** The Chef De Cuisine will be responsible for kitchen operations including menu planning, provisioning, food preparation, and sanitation. This position directs the training of culinary staff, restaurant stewards, 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 Chef De Cuisine works well under pressure, is organized, flexible, self-motivated and is willing to work long hours.As the Chef De Cuisine with the support of the Hotel Executive Chef, you will be responsible for the creative direction, operational execution, and team leadership of our culinary outlets team. This role demands passion for excellence, a commitment to quality, and the ability to inspire and develop a kitchen team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills, along with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members to achieve optimal guest satisfaction and culinary operational success. Responsibilities include: + Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities + Assume the role of liaison between all dining room operations and culinary staff + 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 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 + Participate in marketing events directly related to their specific restaurant **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 + Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred **Primary Location:** US-TX-Houston **Organization:** Thompson Houston **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Culinary **Req ID:** HOU003526 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.