The Opportunity

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking an enthusiastic, strategic, and results-oriented Director of Culinary and Procurement to join our Americas Performance Hub (APH) Operations team, supporting the Latin America and Caribbean region. This highly visible role sits at the intersection of culinary excellence, operational performance, and strategic sourcing, partnering closely with hotel teams, brand leaders, owners, and key suppliers to drive exceptional guest experiences and business results.

The Director will lead initiatives that enhance food and beverage performance, optimize procurement strategies, and identify opportunities for innovation, cost efficiency, and quality improvement. The role will influence regional culinary direction, support new hotel openings and conversions, and champion best practices that align with Hyatt's standards while recognizing the unique needs of diverse markets throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader who is passionate about hospitality, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and thrives in a dynamic, multicultural environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in helping hotels improve profitability, elevate the guest experience, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support Hyatt's continued growth and success across the region.

Who We Are

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to our colleagues.

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.

Why Now?

This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

How We Care for Our People

What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:

• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally

• Flexible work schedule

• Work-life benefits

  
  

Who You Are

As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results driven and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

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The Role

In this role, you will collaborate closely with a broad range of stakeholders across Food & Beverage, Brands, Design, Operations, Standards, Development, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams. You will play a key role in shaping Hyatt's culinary vision and procurement strategies throughout the region, helping to elevate guest experiences, strengthen brand positioning, drive operational excellence, and deliver sustainable value to our hotels.

You will lead initiatives that balance culinary innovation, brand integrity, cost optimization, and supply chain effectiveness. You will work closely with hotels, regional leadership, and corporate partners to develop and implement programs that support Hyatt's growth while meeting the unique needs of diverse markets across Latin America and the Caribbean.

At Hyatt, you will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose of caring for people so they can be their best. We are committed to fostering curiosity, encouraging continuous learning, and building meaningful connections across the organization with colleagues, owners, customers, and guests. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of Hyatt's food and beverage experiences and procurement strategies throughout the region.

• Culinary strategy and F&B program development

• Brand standards implementation

• Procurement and sourcing optimization

• Supplier and distributor partnerships

• New hotel openings and conversions

• Sustainability initiatives

• Cross-functional stakeholder management

• Regional market expertise across LAC

• Financial performance and cost management

• Team leadership and influence without direct authority

  
  

Experience Required:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in culinary operations, food & beverage, procurement, supply chain, hospitality operations, or a related business function.

• Demonstrated experience leading regional or multi-unit initiatives within the hospitality, restaurant, foodservice, or related industries.

• Proven success in developing and implementing culinary, sourcing, procurement, or operational strategies that drive business performance and enhance guest experiences.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Brands, Design, Finance, Supply Chain, and Food & Beverage.

• Strong understanding of supplier management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and cost optimization.

• Experience supporting diverse markets across Latin America and the Caribbean preferred.

• Fluency in English and Spanish required

  
  

Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Relevant professional certifications in procurement, supply chain, culinary arts, or hospitality management.

• Experience with procurement, sourcing, inventory, and business management systems- Birchstreet E- Procurement.

• Experience within the hospitality, foodservice, or restaurant industry, particularly in a regional or multi-unit environment.

  
  

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

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We welcome you:

Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.

We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.