Sous Chef

"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone." Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France We’re looking for an individual who embodies the luxury lifestyle experience. An ideal Thompson team member has a passion for creating unique experiences that can quickly perpetuate a culture of great design and superlative service, with a sharp sense of humor. This candidate will have a passion for exceptional hotel service and will express that belief in an atmosphere of spontaneity and authenticity. Sous Chefs will work very closely with the executive chef and executive sous chef to assist in all aspects of building a hotel kitchen from the ground up, and will be responsible for running their respective kitchens in the absence of the chef. Candidates should be eager to maintain a work environment that promotes teaching, teamwork, mentoring, and sound culinary techniques, with top‑quality ingredients, all aimed at the goal of creating unique, positive guest experiences. AORs may include the hotel’s signature restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, our rooftop restaurant, as well as all banquet & catering functions, in‑room dining, and the staff cafeteria. Genuine respect for your craft and love for the profession and hospitalityCommitment to on‑going education and growthStrive to exceed the expectations of our guests nightlySelf‑motivated and highly organized with precise attention to detailSupport senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilitiesAll other duties as assigned by leadership Qualifications In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operationsPossess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skillsExperience with training, basic financial management and customer serviceA true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast‑paced customer service environmentCapable of producing a consistent product in a timely mannerStrong training and communication skillsCulinary education and/or on‑the‑job training, hotel experience preferred Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, Seattle’s Southport – Renton, WA, US #J-18808-Ljbffr