Kitchen Chef II

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Position Summary: We are seeking a talented and experienced Kitchen Chef II to lead culinary preparation, menu planning, and inventory management, fostering innovation and team development. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the preparation and creation of innovative menus. 2. Collaborate with culinary professionals to develop new offerings. 3. Train and mentor junior chefs in a positive environment. **Kitchen Chef II** ===================== Location: Hyatt Ziva Cancun City: Cancún, ROO, MX, 77500 Date: May 20, 2026 Due to our expansion, we are seeking talented, experienced, motivated, and proactive individuals who view challenges as opportunities, believe in their abilities, and possess a versatile set of competencies. We value those who are passionate about learning, growing, and innovating—striving for success and creating memorable experiences. Join our team to continue building our success story together. **Job Description** -------------------------- As a Kitchen Chef II, you will be responsible for directing and executing the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of various dishes, including salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, and desserts. This role also involves menu item planning and pricing, ordering supplies, and maintaining accurate records and accounts. **Job Functions and Responsibilities** -------------------------------------------- * Direct and participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of various foods. * Plan and price menu items, ensuring a balance among quality, cost, and variety. * Order and maintain an inventory of supplies and ingredients, considering budgetary constraints. * Maintain accurate records and accounts of all expenses, inventory, and food costs. * Ensure compliance with local and national food hygiene and safety standards. * Collaborate with other culinary professionals to develop and implement new menu offerings and innovative dishes. * Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff, fostering a positive, team-oriented work environment. * Address and resolve any customer concerns or complaints regarding food quality or preparation. * Complete any additional tasks or responsibilities assigned. **Work Experience** ----------------------- * Manages service, support, or professional associates and/or supervisors * Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address operational and resource challenges * Makes decisions guided by policies, resources, and business plans * Receives moderate guidance * Has 5–7 years of work experience * Has 0–1 year of managerial experience **Competencies** ---------------- Teamwork and collaboration Action management Business acumen Advocating for guest needs Impact Innovation Interpersonal skills Functional job knowledge Leadership Problem solving Talent development**Education** ------------- * An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or a related field is preferred. * An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. **Certifications** ------------------- * ServSafe Food Handler * American Culinary Federation (ACF) * Additional certifications may be required or preferred If you believe you meet the above requirements, we look forward to receiving your application! All applicants will be evaluated and considered for opportunities at PLAYA without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetics, gender identity or expression, national origin, or disability. Application ID: 19650 **Screen readers cannot read the following map for job searches.** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please follow this link to access our Job Search page to search available positions in a more accessible manner. '); // hack to force browser to not cache iframe results, even though URL may be different var \_iframe \= document.getElementById('iframe'); \_iframe.contentWindow.location.href \= \_iframe.src; //]]\>