**Description:** **_Join our award-winning Hyatt team! Hyatt is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture and we are consistently named as a_** Great Place to Work in the U.S (https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1000120) **_. Check out our_** Hyatt career site (https://careers.hyatt.com/en-US/careers/) **_to learn more about what it’s like to be part of the Hyatt family!_** If you are passionate about culinary arts, thrive in a banquet-focused setting, and are ready to lead by example in the Garde Manger kitchen, we invite you to apply and bring your skills to our operation! The **Garde Manger Culinary Lead Cook** is a key member of the culinary team, specializing in the preparation and presentation of cold foods. This position is responsible for overseeing the garde manger operation in the Chef’s absence, ensuring the consistent execution of high-quality composed salads, canapés, fruit and vegetable displays, and other cold items. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, leadership experience, and the ability to maintain high standards in a fast-paced, high-volume banquet environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Checking inventory and ordering · Quality control of prepared items · Monitoring production and providing direction · Ensure food safety, sanitation, and health regulations are in compliance We Offer Excellent Benefits: Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance 401K with company match Paid Vacation Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Employee Stock Purchase plan Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more **_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._** **Qualifications:** + Requires good communication skills. + 4 years of previous banquet experience preferred. + Previous leadership experience preferred. + Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred. + Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills. + Able to work multiple stations in the kitchen. + A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment. + Ability to stand for long periods of time. + Proficient in basic computer skills + Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed **Primary Location:** US-FL-Orlando **Organization:** Hyatt Regency Orlando **Pay Basis:** Hourly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Culinary **Req ID:** ORL010357 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.