Executive Chef at Hilton Worldwide

The most recognized name in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts stands as the stylish, forward thinking global leader of hospitality. With over 92 years of experience, Hilton continues to be synonymous with hotel because of our innovative approach to products, amenities and service. We help make traveling easier with our smart design, innovative restaurant concepts, authentic hospitality and commitment to the global community.

With more than 540 locations in 78 countries, Hilton provides an authentic and contemporary experience for our guests worldwide. Our guest rooms feature a smart, functional design plus thoughtful amenities. And our Request Upon Arrival service ensures that your room will be unique to your specifications from the moment you check in.About the job

An Executive Chef will build a reputation for the hotel by maintaining a talented and creative kitchen brigade, offering an innovation menu, and promising an exceptional culinary experience.

What will I be doing?

As Executive Chef, you are fully responsible for developing the reputation of the hotel through the production of excellent quality food throughout the hotel, and the development of a high quality kitchen brigade. An Executive Chef will oversee the operational management of the kitchen and Team Members. Specifically, an Executive Chef will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

Lead of the kitchen brigade and ensure ongoing development of Team Members
Identify an effective approach to succession planning
Create menus that meet and exceed customers' needs and conform to brand standards
Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets
Develop positive customer relations through proactive interaction with Guests, Team Members, contractors, and suppliers
Resolve, promptly and completely, any issues that may arise in the kitchen or related areas among Guests and Team Members
Manage department operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and waste management
Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
Actively seek verbal feedback from customers on a regular basis and respond to all guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
Ensuring adequate resources are available according to business needs
Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
Ensure team members have an up-to-date knowledge of menu items, special promotions, functions and events
Maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas
Ensure that staffing levels are maintained to cover business demands
Ensure monthly communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generated
Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
Recruit, manage, train and develop the kitchen team
Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
Ensure maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues are dealt with in a timely manner
Manage financial performance of the department so all planning is in line with hotel objectives
Manage food control systems are adhered to them so margins are on target in a pro-active way
Regular review of all menus with Food and Beverage manager to confirm offerings are in line with market trends
Be environmentally aware
Ensure food wastage program is adhered to so that margins are on target
Responsible for ensuring that the monthly working schedules are made and maintained in accordance with local legislation

What are we looking for?

An Executive Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

Previous, relevant experience as an Executive Chef or a high-performing Sous Chef in a first class property, required
Excellent leadership skills
A creative approach to the production of high quality food
A business focused approach to managing a hotel kitchen
Excellent communication skills
Ability to build relationships, internal and external, to the hotel and the Company
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)