The Executive Chef is responsible for the successful management and profitability of all culinary and stewarding operations in the hotel. This is a key role in the hotel leadership team.
· Do you know what it takes to inspire your team to create exceptional culinary experiences every time and manage changes?
· Are you passionate about working with high quality ingredients and sustainability in the food chain?
· Do you take pride in ensuring the highest standards of food quality and food safety?
· As a leader, are you supportive and inclusive?
If so, the Executive Chef role is tailor-made for you!
What will I be doing?
As Executive Chef, you will:
1. Great Working Environment
· Lead, develop and inspire the Culinary and Stewarding
goals
· Practice great people management, from recruitment to
· Develop an efficient Culinary and Stewarding workforce
· Communicate well and often, building great relationships
2. Excellent Food
· Partner with the F&B Operations team to create attractive F&B concepts, menus, products and promotions that drive revenue and profit
· Deliver delicious, high-quality, well-presented food to meet guests’ needs - and Instagram feeds!
· Support Hilton’s sustainability goals through local sourcing strategies, use of seasonal produce, minimizing food waste, recycling, and efficient energy and water consumption.
3. Commercial Performance
· Develop the Culinary and Stewarding business plan, considering market strategy, financial targets and business volumes, as well as customer and team member experience
· Manage the Culinary and Stewarding budget and forecast to support achievement of the hotel’s commercial goals
· Review departmental results - including sales, food costs, profit margins, wastage, breakage, guest satisfaction - and take action with the Culinary and Stewarding management team to improve performance
4. Exceptional Guest Experiences
· Ensure the Culinary team prepare, present and deliver dishes on time, with pride and precision, to create exceptional guest experiences
· Make sure that food allergies and dietary requirements are treated with absolute seriousness and that all chefs are trained on correct food handling
· Review and act on guest feedback, taking prompt action to resolve guest complaints and improve guest loyalty
· Partner with F&B Operations to enhance the hotel’s image through online reputation management for F&B, driving positive reviews on key platforms and websites.
5. Day-To-Day Essentials
· Make sure Culinary and Stewarding operations strictly comply with all regulations (including health, safety and hygiene, food safety certification, daily kitchen records and labelling) and that potentially hazardous situations are identified, reported and corrected.
· Work with the Purchasing team to identify and select suppliers and create efficient purchasing processes. Put controls in place to maintain high quality of produce and equipment.
· Work with the Finance team to set the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, material and equipment. Make sure FFE, kitchen upkeep and inventories are maintained.
· Keep up to date with what’s happening in F&B – current and future trends, markets, ingredients, competitors and suppliers – to drive innovation.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We’re looking for an inspirational leader, ready and capable to make a change, who is passionate about food and beverage, with at least 15 years’ experience in kitchen and 3 years in same or similar role. Experience in menu development is essential. Experience in Mediterranean cuisine and fine dining would be an advantage.
To be successful in this position you will have:
· Inspirational leadership and people management skills, with experience in leading, developing and motivating a large team and working effectively with other departments
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to deliver a compelling message for the right audience, from team briefings to commercial business presentations to representing the hotel publicly
· Guest focus, experienced in implementing and maintaining the highest standards of food production, quality and hygiene to deliver memorable guest experiences.
· Effective relationship management skills to build and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders, internally and externally, including suppliers.
· Commercial focus, with a demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional business performance and results
· Creativity, strategic-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm and focused under pressure.
You will be also fluent in English, ideally local language, comfortable using F&B systems, MS Office and social media.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
· A competitive salary and benefits package
· Worldwide career opportunities
· Access to leadership development programmes and hundreds of courses through Hilton University
· Industry-leading Team Member travel rates through Go Hilton
· Wellbeing initiatives to help you thrive and be your best self
· A workplace to be proud of
· Opportunities to be recognized for being awesome and doing a great job
· Support and guidance from our Corporate F&B experts, when you need it
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
USEFUL TO KNOW: This position is full-time and may require working weekend and/or evening shifts.