Sous Chef at Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Lenox, MA

Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa

Your journey begins now!

It is our ongoing purpose at Miraval to bring imagination, authenticity and meaning to wellness. Each day we work to bring out the best in all we do for our guests and colleagues (you) to take comfort in.

Candidates interested in joining us on this journey need to believe in the power of the individual and understand that regardless of the job, every position has meaning and is important to Miraval’s purpose.

The Sous Chef is the culinary manager for a designated kitchen. They have direct oversight of a team of cooks and culinary leads. They are the main point of contact for that specific kitchen, whether it be the hotel’s fine dining restaurant 1894 or the Miraval’s three-meal restaurant Harvest Moon. This Sous Chef is the main driver of food quality and consistency in their kitchen. They should be a leader in their space and set the tone for the rest of the team.

Miraval 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 wellness 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.

We thank you for your interest. Be well.

Miraval Berkshires offers:

World class resort

· Awarded Fortune’s 100 best companies to work for

· Unlimited use of our fitness center, yoga classes, and lectures

· Tuition or wellbeing reimbursement

· Free golf

· Employee discounts on all spa services and programming

· Discounted rates at Hyatt Hotels

· Positions with flexible schedules

Expectations of the role:

To communicate clearly and be decisive in their actions.
To be a positive mentor for junior chefs, hourly associates, and all other colleagues throughout the resort.
To be well groomed at all times and be confident in interacting with hotel guests.
To be solutions oriented.
To be well versed in the use of Hyatt systems such as Kronos, Hot SOS, and Birch Street.
To be able to support the Executive Sous Chef in ordering.
To manage Microsoft Outlook and respond in a timely manner to requests from colleagues, vendors and guests.
To attend a daily management meeting with the culinary management and the Executive Chef.
To drive food safety and workplace safety on a regular basis in line with Ecosure guidelines.
To possess a valid food safety management certification through Servsafe, along with an allergy certification.
To be confident in expediting a meal service and remaining calm under pressure.
To have knowledge of all menus for their kitchen and be able to speak to them confidently with the FOH, BOH and guests, including concerns regarding food-related allergens and dietary concerns.
To report via appropriate channels and follow up on any engineering concerns in their kitchen.
To communicate clearly with the purchasing manager on requisitions, purchase orders and general purchasing concerns.
To be open minded and have a desire to continue to grow and learn in the role.

Qualifications

Good Communication skills are required.
Previous management experience or senior line level experience required.
At least 5 years of previous restaurant or hotel, preferably fine dining, experience required.
Food safety certification required.
Ability to multi task and manage time efficiently.
Ability to run to specials and write menus with the support of senior Chefs.
Knowledge of healthier cooking include vegan recipes preferred.
Culinary degree or related hotel experience preferred.
Proficiency in culinary fundamentals and technique.

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.