Sous Chef - Vietnamese Cuisine

Job description

Park Hyatt Saigon occupies a prime position in central Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, overlooking the elegant Opera House on Lam Son Square. The premier hotel in Ho Chi Minh City is within reach of boutique shops, restaurants, and parks. There are plenty of recommended shopping hot spots and things to do within walking distance of our hotel in Saigon District 1, including the historic Dong Khoi Street and Le Thanh Ton Street.

Among 18 awards in the past 6 years, these marvelous achievements are inspiring, acting as beacons of resilience and hospitality for both guests and our local communities:

· 2024 Top 5 Hotels in Southeast Asia, Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveler

· 2023 The 15 Best City Hotels in Asia, Travel and Leisure World's Best Awards

· 2023 Best City Hotels in Vietnam, Travel and Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific

· 2023 Best 500 Hotels in the World, Travel and Leisure

· 2023 Forbes Travel Guide – Star Awards Winners

Our strategy is to make a difference in the lives of all those we touch — colleagues, guests, operators, community members, and shareholders alike.

We care for people so they can be their best. This is demonstrated in our values of Respect, Integrity, Humility, Empathy, Creativity, and Fun. At Park Hyatt Saigon our aim is to create energizing experiences that connect our guests to who and what matters to them most. We are passionate about fostering connections, the place for any and every occasion, and a one-stop experience.

We will continue to enhance the quality of the products craftsmanship with the willingness to create objectively a world ‘finest product' and promise exceptional quality, continue creating and enhancing the hotel to ensure Park Hyatt Saigon can carry out its future vision is to become  a landmark , one of the world's legendary great hotels.

In order to achieve this grand mission, it's greatly thanks to our talents who are experienced, well trained, and deeply focused on the hotel's future goals and position.
Currently, Park Hyatt Saigon is looking for a  Sous Chef. Join with Hyatt corporation to discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.  This is truly an exciting role where two days will never be the same!  

Job description:

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You will be responsible to assist with the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt International's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, whilst meeting employee, guest and owner expectations.

· The Sous Chef is responsible to assist the Chef de Cuisine in managing his / her assigned kitchen operation as a successful independent profit center, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction, through planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the Kitchen operation and administration.
· Ensures that all company minimum brand standards have been implemented.
· Plans the menus and utilisation of food surpluses or leftovers, taking into account probable number of guests, market conditions, popularity of various dishes and frequency of menu.
· Reviews menus, analyses recipes, determines food, labour, overhead costs and assigns prices to menu items.
· Introduces and tests the market with new products which are market-orientated in terms of price and product.
· Supervises cooking and other kitchen personnel and co-ordinates their assignments to ensure economical and timely food production.
· Observes methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions, and tests cooked foods before plate-up and service.
· Devises special dishes and develops innovative recipes.
· Establishes and enforces nutrition and sanitation standards for outlet kitchen.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

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The job is for Vietnamese national candidate only

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Minimum 2 years work experience as Sous Chef or 4 years as Chef de Partie in a Fine Dining restaurant or Micheline Restaurant; preferably with experience in luxury international brands.

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Qualification in Kitchen Production or Management will be an advantage.

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Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and occupational health and safety standards will be essential.

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Basic Computer Skills in MS Office, and Recipe Maintenance System is preferred.