**Description:** We are currently in search of a Sous Chef to join our Culinary Team. The Sous Chef is responsible for the management of operations in the kitchen of the hotel. The Sous Chef may rotate through Restaurant, Banquet, and Colleague Cafeteria kitchens, assisting where needed. They will work with the Executive Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. The ideal Sous Chef will accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance, ending in a positive guest experience. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: + Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities + Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments + Supervise 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 + May manage other key culinary leadership rolls including + 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 + Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment As a Hyatt Centric Austin colleague, you will enjoy the following benefits: + Free Parking or Commuter Stipend + Free Hyatt Hotel Stays + Deep discounts on stays for you and your family + Medical/Dental/Vision benefits after 30 days (full-time) + Generous Paid Time Off Plan + $1,000 educational reimbursement per year + Adoption Assistance + Fitness Center access + Thousands of additional discounts through partners such as Blue Apron, Hertz Rental Car, AT&T and many more! **Our Food and Beverage Concepts** HeyDey Social Club is centered on sunny golden hour hangs where guests can spend all evening at this cheerful bar meets European Social Club. With stellar cocktails and friendly service, HeyDey operates as a cocktail café and is the go-to place for downtown happy hour drinks. Enjoy excellent coffee for a late afternoon pick-me-up, Italian Aperitif style drinks, innovative seasonal takes on classic craft cocktails, natural wine, and local beers. This uniquely hip cocktail and snack bar offers casual and light service with an attitude that doesn't take itself too seriously. For us, grabbing a drink after work is a whole ritual, a precious moment to share a drink and a bite with friends at the end of the workday or before dinner. The Tradition: An American Kitchen is dedicated to creating a welcoming and dependable neighborhood restaurant where every guest feels at home. Our menu celebrates the essence of Americana with a playful twist, featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients and diverse flavors. Enjoy a variety of classic American staples with global influences, including shareable starters, salads, burgers, and sandwiches, as well as expertly prepared sushi hand rolls from our open kitchen. **The Brand and Hotel** You've arrived. Hyatt Centric is at the center of some of the most unique destinations—in the middle of the action, in the know and always on-hand to serve up insider knowledge, intriguing tidbits and great conversation over a well-crafted cocktail. We’re a local home base, preparing our guests to explore the best our cities have to offer so they can go forth and discover! Hyatt Centric all started with a passion for sharing our favorite local spots and stories with our guests. This inspired us to create the perfect launch pad – a unique home base with everything our guests need and nothing they don’t. Our target guests are the Savvy Explorers. Socially connected guests seeking shareable moments to inspire others. Hyatt Centric is built for savvy explorers who want to be tapped into what’s hot, fresh and exciting wherever they are, especially if it’s off the beaten path. They are smart with their money and look for good value where they can – preferring experiences that aren’t padded with a bunch of extras they don’t need. They are the influencers, the travel experts within their circles who everyone looks to for travel advice and tips. But they can’t possibly know it all, so they rely on local recommendations from like- minded “savvy explorers” who can point them in the direction of interesting experiences that they can share with their social circle. Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin features 246 guestrooms, 3,000 sq ft. of dedicated meeting space, along with two exciting F&B concepts including an 8th floor rooftop bar. Guestrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering unmatched views of the Texas Capitol, UT Stadium, and growing Austin skyline. The 31st floor is the home of the Artist’s Residence, a 1,400sq ft suite and event space with an outdoor terrace. The hotel’s boho-chic residential design will reflect Austin’s rich history in music and arts, with the commons areas showcasing diverse local artists and guestrooms featuring iconic images from the historic neighboring Paramount Theatre. **Qualifications:** + Minimum 2 years experience in Culinary leadership + Experience with hotel culinary is preferred + 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 _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._ **Primary Location:** US-TX-Austin **Organization:** Hyatt Centric Austin-Downtown/Congress Street **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Culinary **Req ID:** AUS009312 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.