Chef de Cuisine - Hilton Chicago
About The Position
The beautiful Hilton Chicago, in the heart of the windy city, is looking for a Chef de Cuisine to join their talented culinary team at Kitty O'Sheas! Kitty O’Sheas is Hilton Chicago’s beloved Irish pub, known for its authentic atmosphere, farm‑to‑fork Irish fare, and lively energy throughout the day and late into the night. Guests enjoy everything from traditional Irish breakfasts to classic pub favorites like fish and chips, along with whiskey flights, pints, and live entertainment that bring the space to life. Located off Michigan Avenue, Hilton Chicago is a landmark luxury hotel known for its rich history, high-volume culinary operations, and commitment to excellence. Joining the Hilton Chicago culinary team means working in kitchen environment that values teamwork, creativity, and career growth within the world‑class Hilton brand.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of supervisory or Sous Chef experience in a high‑volume kitchen
- Strong culinary skills, consistency, and the ability to manage multiple operations
- Excels in team leadership, training, food quality, and kitchen organization
- Must have open availability, including the ability to work late nights, weekends, and holidays
- Flexibility, communication, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences are essential
Responsibilities
- Leading and overseeing daily culinary operations for designated high volume restaurants include but not limited to Kitty O'Sheas
- Lead daily culinary production, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, cost controls and overall profitability
- Expediting service during peak periods to ensure smooth kitchen flow and timely delivery
- Perform general management duties including, but not limited to, systems management, budget and forecasting, report generation, department management and meeting participation and facilitation
- Visually inspect, select and use quality food and beverage products including, but not limited to, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and spices
- Create and implement new menus and individual food items
- Managing labor schedules, food cost controls, inventory levels, and waste reduction initiatives
- Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward
- Recruit, interview and train team members
Benefits
- Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Complimentary Meals in the Team Member Restaurant
- Complimentary Access to the Hotel Athletic Club
- Go Hilton Hotel Discount program: 100 nights of discounted hotel stays
- Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility
- Parental leave to support new parents
- 401K plan and company match
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
- Continuing Education opportunities
- Career growth and development
- Recognition and rewards programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
