Chef de Cuisine - Hale Nalu Poolside Restaurant

Description:

Chef de Cuisine – Hale Nalu Poolside Restaurant @ Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa – Koloa, HI

Are you a passionate culinary leader who thrives in a vibrant, guest-focused environment? We are seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen operations of our dynamic poolside restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity to create fresh, innovative menus while inspiring a talented culinary team and delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Salary Range - $97,400 - $155,600

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily kitchen operations for restaurant, ensuring consistent execution of high‑quality cuisine

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef on menu development, seasonal updates, and special offerings

• Train, mentor, and supervise all kitchen staff, fostering a positive and professional team culture

• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and Ecosure standards

• Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost controls to meet financial and quality goals

• Ensure proper equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs as needed

• Partner with restaurant leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences

• Review sales and guest feedback to continuously improve menu performance and satisfaction

Team Management & Training

• Lead, train, and mentor all kitchen staff, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.

• Conduct pre‑shift briefings and maintain strong communication channels (logbooks, handover reports, etc.).

• Provide coaching and performance feedback to ensure continuous improvement.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and ECOSURE standards.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.

• Oversee proper food handling, storage, and labeling procedures.

Operational & Financial Management

• Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost controls to meet budget and profitability goals.

• Review menu sales analysis and recommend adjustments to improve guest satisfaction and revenue.

• Oversee equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed.

Guest Experience & Collaboration

• Partner with the Restaurant Manager to ensure seamless service and exceptional guest experiences.

• Address guest feedback related to food quality or dietary needs.

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.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressive culinary leadership experience.

• Proven ability to lead and develop diverse culinary teams.

• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to thrive in a high‑volume, high‑expectation resort environment.

Primary Location: US-HI-Koloa

Organization: Grand Hyatt Kauai

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Culinary

Req ID: KOL004379

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.