**Description:** Hyatt Regency Frisco is conveniently located 25 minutes north of the Dallas with 303 guestrooms and 27,500 square feet of event space. The 18-story hotel is situated in the heart of Frisco, TX at the Stonebriar Centre. Just steps from Dr. Pepper Stadium, FC Dallas / Toyota Stadium, Frisco Discovery Center, many entertainment choices and dining options. 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. The goal of the Executive Sous Chef is to work directly to maintain and improve the culinary operations. The ideal Executive Sous Chef will accomplish this 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 key management responsibilities + Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments + Supervise departmental Sous Chefs performance and provide them council as to 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 + 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 ensuring financial performance and control + Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment + Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting **Why Work at Hyatt?** + Enjoy free meals in our colleague cafeteria for every shift worked + Free parking on-site + Discounted & Complimentary hotel room nights + Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Full-Time colleagues) + Flexible Spending Account (Full-Time colleagues) + Retirement Savings Plan + Basic Life Insurance + Generous PTO earned + Opportunities to work around the world with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Our Values: Empathy | Wellbeing | Respect | Integrity | Experimentation | Inclusion 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:** + In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations + Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills + Experience with training, 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 + Culinary education and/or appropriate level of on-the-job training and hotel culinary experience + Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred **Primary Location:** US-TX-Frisco **Organization:** Hyatt Regency Frisco - Dallas **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Culinary **Req ID:** FRI000695 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.