Elevate Your Culinary Career: Hyatt is Hiring an Executive Chef

Are you a visionary culinary leader with a passion for exceptional dining experiences? Hyatt, one of the world’s most prestigious hospitality brands, is seeking an experienced and inspired Executive Chef to direct culinary operations and lead a high-performing kitchen team. Guided by their core purpose—"to care for people so they can be their best"—Hyatt offers a globally recognized platform where your creativity and leadership can truly shine.

With a diverse portfolio of over 1,000 hotel and all-inclusive properties spanning 75+ countries across 6 continents, Hyatt represents the pinnacle of luxury, lifestyle, and leisure. This is your opportunity to bring your culinary artistry to a brand that includes iconic collections like Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Andaz®, and many more.

About the Role

As the Executive Chef, you will be the creative force and operational anchor of the hotel’s culinary division. You will oversee all kitchen operations across multiple outlets—including signature restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, lounges, and specialty venues. Your goal will be to ensure the highest standards of food quality, kitchen safety, team development, and financial profitability while upholding Hyatt’s world-renowned brand integrity.

Key Responsibilities

The role demands a balance of artistic culinary talent, strategic business acumen, and compassionate leadership. Your daily responsibilities will include:

Culinary Leadership & Innovation: Direct and supervise all kitchen operations. You will design innovative, high-quality menus that reflect Hyatt’s premium brand standards while incorporating both local and global culinary trends.
People Management & Mentorship: Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff. You will be championing a collaborative, diverse, and safety-first culture, driving performance evaluations and succession planning to build the culinary leaders of tomorrow.
Financial Management: Develop and manage budgets for food and labor costs. Implement robust cost control strategies, optimize inventory workflows, reduce waste, and work with purchasing teams to source premium ingredients at the best value.
Hygiene, Safety & Compliance: Maintain impeccable standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and kitchen maintenance. You will ensure full compliance with regional health regulations and execute strict HACCP protocols.
Guest Experience & Collaboration: Engage with guests to gather feedback and curate bespoke VIP, corporate, or special event menus. Partner closely with the Food & Beverage Director, Banquet Teams, Sales & Marketing, and Engineering to deliver seamless operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this highly visible and rewarding position, candidates should possess:

A formal Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or Hotel Management.
8–12 years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 3–5 years as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a luxury hotel, resort, or fine-dining environment.
Previous experience working with a recognized, international luxury hospitality brand is highly preferred.
Exceptional leadership, communication, budgeting, and kitchen organizational skills.

Why Join Hyatt?

Hyatt is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where colleagues can grow both personally and professionally. As an Executive Chef, you will have access to unmatched career advancement pathways, state-of-the-art kitchen facilities, and a global network of industry professionals who share your dedication to excellence.