Sous Chef

posted September 4, 2024

Grand Hyatt Nashville

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Compensation: $65,000.00 annually

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Reports To
Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef, General Manager
Supervises
Lead Cook, Line Cook, Pantry-Prep Cook, Dishwasher
Job Purpose
To supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other workers engaged in preparing and cooking food stuffs.
Job Responsibilities
  1. Observe workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to insure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.
  2. Give instructions to cooking personnel on fine points of cooking.
  3. Cook and carve meats, and prepares dishes, such as sauces, during rush periods and for banquets and other social functions.
  4. Assume responsibility for kitchen in absence of Chef, planning, organizing and preparing all meals. 
  5. Must be able to “prep” food products, using standardized food preparation techniques.
  6. Must be able to visibly recognize “condition” of food, and cooking temperatures.
  7. Other duties as assigned.
Job Skills
  1. Skillfully use kitchen tools, machines, or equipment needed in food preparation.
  2. Read recipes for the items to be prepared, and be able to visualize the finished products.
  3. Measure, cut, or otherwise work on materials or objects with great precision.
  4. Use arithmetic to figure amounts of product/materials needed, quantities needed and cost of products/materials.

Requirements

Education
  • ACF Certification, Culinary Arts degree, apprenticeship and/or AOS Degree. 
Experience
  • Minimum 2 years kitchen supervisory experience with three years kitchen operations experience including at least 1year in a lead cook position, and 1 year in a steward position; OR, an equivalent level of education and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
  • Must have Food Safety Certification
Salary Description
$65,000.00 annually
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Grand Hyatt Nashville

591 Room Hotel

Immerse Yourself in Luxury at Our Downtown Nashville Hotel on Broadway

Stay in the middle of the action at Grand Hyatt Nashville, your downtown upscale retreat. Within walking distance of The Gulch and Midtown, our Broadway hotel features one of the highest outdoor rooftop bars in Music City, a rooftop pool, a spa and seven food and beverage experiences.

Get a good night’s rest in one of our 591 rooms, including 53 suites at Grand Hyatt Nashville. Experience downtown Nashville right outside our hotel’s doorstep, then retreat to upscale comfort. With hardwood floors and floor-to-ceiling windows, our rooms come with the thoughtful amenities you expect, like 55-inch flat-screen TVs—and a few luxurious touches, including blackout curtains and BALMAIN® bath amenities. Craving more space? Opt for a suite offering more room, a living area for you to spread out and access to our signature Grand Club® during your stay.

Take your pick from seven incredible dining establishments. At Grand Hyatt Nashville, you’ll find no shortage of diverse eateries with local fare to nosh on.

Voted the Best New Hotel in North America by M.I.C.E., Grand Hyatt Nashville is centrally located on world-renowned Broadway with easy access to transportation within the metropolitan area. Our event and meeting spaces are the third largest in downtown Nashville, featuring breathtaking design and architecture, and a variety of indoor and outdoor venue options, as well as dedicated catering, event planning, and audiovisual teams.

Downtown Nashville is the place to be for live music, authentic Southern eats and a rocking good time no matter where you go. Grand Hyatt Nashville puts you in the heart of it all, with a Broadway location that’s walking distance to The Gulch, Ryman Auditorium and Music City’s top entertainment, sports and shopping destinations.