# Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Westlake in Westlake…

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# Executive Chef

Hyatt Regency Westlake

## Job Description

As Executive Chef, you lead the kitchen and set the tone for the entire F&B program. This role is about delivering great food, running a sharp operation, and building a team that performs at a high level every day.

You own the experience for all outlet restaurants, banquets, catering, activations, and in-room dining. It’s a balance of creativity and discipline: strong menus, clean execution, and consistent results.

You’re hands-on when it matters, strategic where it counts, and accountable for both guest experience and financial performance.

WHAT YOU’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR

- Lead, hire, and develop a strong culinary team that can execute at scale

- Own daily kitchen operations: prep, execution, consistency, and presentation

- Build and evolve menus that are relevant, seasonal, and guest-driven

- Partner with Ops, F&B, and Sales to deliver standout events and banquets

- Manage food cost, labor, and purchasing with discipline

- Stay on top of inventory, vendors, and product quality

- Keep kitchens clean, safe, and fully compliant—no shortcuts

- Drive efficiency without sacrificing quality

- Delivery of results: guest satisfaction, team performance, and profitability

WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE

- Clean, consistent food that looks right and eats well every time

- A team that’s trained, engaged, and accountable

- Kitchens that run organized, efficient, and calm under pressure

- Menus that sell and make sense financially

- Strong execution across both a la carte and high-volume banquet business

- No surprises—costs, staffing, and ops are controlled

KEY STRENGTHS

- Strong culinary fundamentals and high-volume execution

- Solid business acumen (food cost, labor, forecasting, menu engineering)

- Clear, direct communicator who sets the standard and holds the line

- Organized, detail-oriented, and solution-driven

- Builds teams, develops talent, and leads from the front

- Balances creativity with operational reality

BACKGROUND

- 8+ years in professional kitchens

- Proven leadership at the Exec Sous or Executive Chef level

- Hotel or high-end hospitality experience preferred

- Strong banquet and multi-outlet experience

REQUIREMENTS

- Food safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent)

- Comfortable with systems (POS, purchasing, inventory, scheduling tools)

THE ROLE

This isn’t just running a kitchen, it’s owning a business.You drive the food, the team, and the results.

Posted September 1, 2026

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