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Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those around you, be part of something bigger, and love where you work?

Join a community that values respect, integrity, inclusion, empathy, experimentation, and well-being. At Hyatt, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our purpose: to care for people so they can be their best.

Recently renovated with striking architecture, art, and bespoke culinary experiences, Park Hyatt Toronto offers a sophisticated, approachable luxury with a distinct character highlighting our Yorkville location.

Why should you work at the Park Hyatt Toronto?

Complimentary meal during shift

Employer RRSP Matching Contributions

Complimentary hotel nights and discounts at Hyatt properties around the world

Extended Health and Dental benefits for you and your dependents 90 days after joining

Tuition reimbursement program

2023, 2024 and 2025 Great Place to Work Certified

SUMMARY

About the Role – Cook 1 (Junior Sous Chef)

Probationary Rate: $25.59

Hourly Rate: $31.99

You will be responsible to assist with the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt International's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, whilst meeting employee, guest and owner expectations.

The goal of the Jr. Sous Chef is to manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. In some instances the Jr. Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. The ideal Sous Chef will accomplish their tasks 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 basic management responsibilities

The Jr. Sous Chef will supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items. The selected candidate will be responsible for producing a consistent, quality product that meets and exceeds the guests' needs in a timely manner

Skills and knowledge to include culinary education, basic cost control understanding, basic communication, leadership skills and computer skills

Assist in monitoring payroll costs & overtime. Responsibilities include the supervising of hourly cooks. Candidates must have a flexible schedule and weekend and holiday availability

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

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

Requirements

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

Computer skills as well as familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

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

Culinary education and/or on the job training, hotel experience preferred

Must have a flexible schedule, be highly motivated and quality driven

Detail oriented yet able to excel while multi-tasking

Able to accept responsibility and lead by example

All Candidates must be in possession of identification proving authorization to work in Canada. This Position does not offer sponsorship of Work Visas. Resumes submitted that cannot fulfill these requirements will not be considered.

Park Hyatt Toronto is dedicated to offering employment accommodation in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you be contacted for a job opportunity, please inform the Human Resources department if you need any accommodations.

Park Hyatt Toronto

Find your place at Park Hyatt Toronto: Be a part of something bigger. Make a difference in the lives of those around you. Love where you work. Join a family that values respect, integrity, humility, empathy, creativity and fun. At Hyatt, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our purpose, to care for people, so they can be their best.

Be part of the team bringing in a new era of a Toronto legacy hotel. Recently renovated with striking architecture, art and bespoke culinary experiences, Park Hyatt Toronto offers a sophisticated, approachable luxury with a distinct character highlighting our Yorkville location.

Address	4 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2E8, Canada
Property Type	Hotel
# Jobs	11

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