Tepanyakero

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Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and proactive Chef I to lead and participate in culinary preparation, develop creative menus, and maintain high standards of quality and hygiene at the Hyatt Zilara Cancun. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity to lead and develop creative and exciting menus. 2. Effective collaboration in a dynamic and growing team environment. 3. Focus on culinary innovation and guest gastronomic experience. **Tepanyakero** =============== Location: Hyatt Zilara Cancun City: Cancún, ROO, MX, 77500 Date: May 21, 2026 Thanks 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 Chef I, you will be responsible for directing and participating in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of a variety of dishes including salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, and desserts. Additionally, you will plan and price menu items, order supplies, and maintain records and accounts.**Job Functions and Responsibilities** -------------------------------------------- * Develop and maintain creative and exciting menus, ensuring a diverse variety of dishes while maintaining seasonality. * Supervise and participate in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes to ensure consistency and high quality. * Maintain a high level of food safety and hygiene standards, adhering to relevant guidelines and regulations. * Plan and price menu items, working within budgetary constraints and considering profitability. * Order supplies and manage inventory, maintaining accurate inventory levels and minimizing waste. * Train and mentor junior culinary team members, sharing knowledge and experience. * Collaborate effectively with front office staff and management to ensure smooth and efficient operations. * Continuously strive to improve and enhance the guest gastronomic experience through creativity, innovation, and attention to detail. * Implement and maintain food presentation and portion control standards. * Regularly review and update menu offerings, considering guest feedback, industry trends, and seasonal availability. * Complete any additional tasks or responsibilities assigned. **Work Experience** ----------------------- * Manages service, support, or technical team activities * Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, and local business plans * Receives guidance and supervision from senior-level managers * Typically does not perform supervised work * Has 4–5 years of work experience * Has 0–1 year of management experience **Competencies** ---------------- Interpersonal Skills Functional Job Knowledge Leadership Problem Solving Talent Development Teamwork and Collaboration Action Management Business Acumen Advocating for Guest Needs Impact Innovation**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) * Certified Executive Chef (CEC) * Certified Sous Chef (CSC) * 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: 19662 **Screen readers cannot read the following map for job searches.** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please follow this link to access our Job Search page to search available job openings 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; //]]\>