Park Hyatt Saigon ★ 4.3

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Italian Chef to join our team and elevate our Italian cuisine offerings.

This role focuses on Italian Chef de Cuisine responsibilities, specializing in pizza, pasta, international dishes, and pool bar comfort food. The ideal candidate is a culinary professional with specialized knowledge of regional Italian cuisine and a strong passion for Italian culinary traditions.

The Chef will be responsible for creating and preparing authentic Italian dishes, developing recipes, and managing the Poolside Pizza Oven and In-Room Dining (IRD) kitchen team.

The Italian Chef must demonstrate strong culinary skills, creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional cuisine. The role also requires staying current with industry trends, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and ensuring exceptional service standards.

Responsibility

· Create menus and develop new recipes that showcase authentic Italian cuisine.

· Prepare and cook Italian dishes such as pasta, pizza, antipasti, and seafood, using both traditional and modern methods.

· Supervise kitchen staff and manage food inventory to ensure smooth daily operations.

· Ensure food presentation meets high standards and that food safety and sanitation regulations (HACCP) are followed in compliance with Park Hyatt standards.

· Monitor food costs and maintain budgetary controls.

· Adhere strictly to all food safety and sanitation regulations.

· Collaborate with restaurant management to develop marketing strategies and culinary promotions.

· Stay current with industry trends and incorporate new techniques and ingredients into menu offerings.

· Work collaboratively with other hotel kitchens, including Banquet, MICE, and Events, coordinating closely with senior chefs. Create menus and develop new recipes that showcase authentic Italian cuisine.

• Attractive salary/ Mức lương hấp dẫn
• Pre-opening allowace/ Phụ cấp cho giai đoạn tiền mở cửa
• Relocation allowance/ Hỗ trợ chi phí trợ cấp đi lại khi nhận việc
• Annual home leave allowance/ Hỗ trợ chi phí trợ cấp thăm nhà hàng năm
• Quarterly rest and relaxation allowance/ Trợ cấp nghỉ dưỡng
• Service charge allowance during pre-opening/ Hỗ trợ phụ cấp phí phục vụ trong giai đoạn tiền mở cửa
• Staff accommodation/ được cung cấp nhà ở tại Nhà nhân viên
• 3 meals per day including days off…./ Cung cấp 3 bữa ăn mỗi ngày kể cả ngày nghỉ
• 15 annual leave/ 15 ngày phép năm
• Social and Health insurance as per local law/ Bảo hiểm y tế và bảo hiểm xã hội theo luật lao động
• Training and developing plan/ Chương trình đào tạo và phát triển
• 12 complimentary rooms at Hyatt properties around the world/ được trải nghiệm 12 đêm phòng miễn phí tại các khách sạn của tập đoàn Hyatt

Minimum requirements

• Degree or equivalent certification from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as an Italian Chef or in a similar role in a high-end restaurant or 5-star hotel.
• Expertise in preparing a wide range of Italian dishes, including pasta, risotto, pizza, seafood, as well as international comfort food.
• Proven ability to manage a kitchen and supervise kitchen staff effectively.
• Strong understanding of food presentation standards, with knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations (HACCP), in line with Park Hyatt standards.
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop innovative, Italian-inspired menus and dishes.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to ensure smooth kitchen operations.