Culinary Corporate Management Trainee – Hotel Culinary Operations

Job Description

June 2027 – Culinary Corporate Management Training Program | Hyatt

The Tone:
This is a management training program offered by Hyatt, a highly sought-after hospitality organization. This program provides an unparalleled opportunity for hospitality students and aspiring culinary leaders to gain comprehensive operational experience across hotel facets. By participating in this intensive 12-month program, trainees will develop the expertise required to advance into leadership roles such as Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef within Hyatt’s hotel operations, beginning a career with the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, United States
• Pay: $51800–$74300 yearly
• Team: Supervised directly by the hotel’s Executive Chef and Senior Executive Chef.
• Mission: To develop qualified Executive Chefs and Executive Sous Chefs through comprehensive training.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Participation: Engage in an intensive 12-month Culinary Corporate Management Training Program, designed specifically to develop future Executive Chefs and Executive Sous Chefs for Hyatt Hotels.
• Rotational Experience: Complete a structured 6-week rotation through various departments of the hotel to gain a holistic understanding of hotel operations.
• Culinary Specialization: Dedicate 42 weeks to a concentrated training period within the Culinary division, following a predetermined schedule to build in-depth expertise.
• Cross-Divisional Learning: Engage in additional rotational schedules within key divisions including Engineering, Event Planning and Event Sales, Finance, Food and Beverage, Human Resources, Rooms, and Sales, to broaden management perspective.
• Leadership Development: Work under the direct supervision of the hotel’s Executive Chef and Senior Executive Chef, receiving guidance and mentorship essential for developing into a qualified culinary leader.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must possess either a Bachelor’s or an Associate’s degree to qualify for this entry-level corporate management training program, targeting future culinary leaders within Hyatt. Continuous authorization to work in the U.S. is also a mandatory prerequisite.
• Experience: A minimum of nine months of relevant industry work experience is required. Applicants must also demonstrate leadership and active involvement in campus activities, and provide positive references from two previous work experiences.
• Skills: Specific hard technical or domain skills are not explicitly detailed as entry requirements for this training program.
• Bonus: A preferred minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 is a strong asset for applicants seeking to join this program.