Cook 1 - Garde Manger (Experienced Cook) bei Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

What You'll Do:

• Take charge of food production and kitchen operations

• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff to ensure consistency, efficiency, and excellence
• Collaborate with chefs on menu innovation, special events, and holiday offerings
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and equipment maintenance standards are always met
• Assist in managing schedules, training, evaluations, and daily communication within the kitchen
• Lead by example with professionalism, precision, and pride in your craft
• Contribute to achieving outstanding guest satisfaction and team engagement scores

What You Bring:

• Strong culinary background with hands-on experience in high-volume kitchens

• Exceptional knife skills, knowledge, and mastery of techniques
• Natural leadership abilities with a team-first mindset

• The desire to support your team's success

   

This is your chance to step up, stand out, and cook at a higher level. If you're driven, creative, and ready to lead — we want to meet you.

Come join a world of possibility at Hyatt — where your passion for cooking becomes a career you’ll love.

The hourly rate for this position is $30.70 per hour.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance
• Pension and 401k
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance

Additional perks include:

• Free room nights after 90 days, discounted and friends & family room rates immediately
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free meal during the workday
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers
• Growth potential locally and throughout the country

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
• Possess strong leadership, organization, and relationship skills
• Experience with training, basic financial management, and customer service preferred
• Proficient in general computer knowledge
• 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
• Flexibility to work a varying schedule based on business needs
• Minimum three years working in Garde Manger is preferred