**Description:** **Leadership & Kitchen Management** + Lead, inspire, and supervise all kitchen brigades across multiple teams and outlets. + Recruit, train, evaluate, and develop culinary talent at all levels. + Build a motivating work environment that promotes collaboration, accountability, and professional growth. + Oversee scheduling, workforce planning, and optimization of staffing levels. **Culinary Creation & Concept Development** + Define and execute the establishment’s overall culinary vision. + Create innovative, seasonal, and market‑relevant menus aligned with the brand identity and Brussels dining trends. + Develop new culinary concepts in partnership with F&B leadership. + Ensure a unique, consistent, and memorable guest experience across all restaurants, bars, and service points. **Operational Management & Quality Assurance** + Supervise daily operations of all kitchens, ensuring smooth and efficient service. + Maintain strict adherence to culinary standards, recipes, and presentation guidelines. + Provide strong operational presence on the floor to guarantee excellence in execution. + Coordinate production for restaurants, events, banquets, and room service. **Financial Management & Performance** + Manage and control operational budgets. + Monitor food cost, margins, waste, and inventory accuracy. + Implement menu engineering tools, recipe costing systems, and margin optimization strategies. + Oversee purchasing, supplier relationships, and daily sourcing with a focus on quality, sustainability, and cost efficiency. **Hygiene, Safety & Compliance** + Ensure full compliance with HACCP standards and all food safety regulations. + Guarantee adherence to local legislation and internal policies. + Implement and maintain rigorous quality control and safety procedures. **Qualifications:** + Proven experience as Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Culinary Director in a multi‑outlet environment. + Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop diverse teams. + Creative and strategic culinary mindset with excellent knowledge of market trends. + Solid understanding of financial management, menu engineering, and cost control. + Expertise in HACCP, food safety, and hygiene regulations. + Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities. + Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment. **Primary Location:** Belgium **Organization:** The Standard, Brussels **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Food and Beverage **Req ID:** BEL002856 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.