About Hyatt Regency Brisbane
At Hyatt we care for people so they can be their best. Care comes from an authentic place of empathy and human connection. We do this by truly seeing people and getting to know them as unique individuals, to enable us to design and deliver personal experiences. We believe in the power of belonging – of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.
Executive Chef (Full Time)
Hyatt Regency Brisbane, a fast‐paced and dynamic full‐service 5‐star hotel, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our talented Culinary team and drive excellence across all kitchen operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and visionary culinary leader who thrives in a high‐energy environment and is committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences. As Executive Chef, you will shape our culinary direction, inspire a diverse team, and play a key role in elevating the hotel's food and beverage offering across restaurants, bars, events, and in‐room dining. Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for the planning and organization of all activities in the production of food within our kitchen.
Why work with Hyatt?
* Complimentary accommodation at Hyatt properties worldwide
* Discounted accommodation for associates as well as friends and family
* Wellbeing Leave
* Complimentary Headspace membership for Hyatt associates
* Complimentary Employee Assistance Program available for colleagues & immediate family
* Learning and development opportunities
* Access to hotel gym facilities
* 10% discount with NIB Health insurance
* Uniform Dry‐cleaning service
Main Responsibilities
* You will drive culinary standards specific to our hotel which meet and exceed the expectation of the hotel's guests.
* Seasonal updates of menus across two restaurant and bar outlets and events, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, bar snacks and high tea.
* Updates of Event DDP menus and packages.
* Management of entire F&B budgets & costs, including creation of revenue‐driving initiatives such as Wine Dinners with local suppliers and special dining events.
* Maintaining HACCP standards to ensure continued success of HACCP certification.
* Management of rosters and payroll costs.
* Ordering and stock control, considering local produce and suppliers to support our local community.
* Training and development of all team members, communicating clearly and holding regular meetings to share, inspire and develop.
* In conjunction with Sales & Marketing, plan and execute promotional activities for all F&B outlets, events and promotions.
* Work in partnership with the Food & Beverage Manager to identify market trends and respond proactively, with a focus on Hyatt's Top 20 fundamentals in F&B.
* Participate and support Hyatt's World of Care pillars across People, Planet and Responsible Sourcing.
Requirements
* Relevant experience in a major group of restaurants and/or 5‐star hotel environment.
* Proven experience in leading and developing others.
* Relevant degree / diploma / or certification in cookery.
* HACCP experience highly desirable.
* Unlimited/unrestricted work rights in Australia.
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