Chef de Cuisine, Nui Specialty Restaurant - Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton

7d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Hilton Waikoloa Village is looking for its next Chef De Cuisine for our premiere Italian restaurant, Nui. Nui restaurant features wood-fired Roman style pizzas and hand-crafted pasta while highlighting rich and locally sourced produce. We are the Island's only 62-acre property with 3 outdoor swimming pools and a 4-acre protected lagoon. From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities and our Go Hilton travel discount program. We know that you’ll love being a part of the Hilton team that was ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces list! As Chef De Cuisine, Specialty Restaurant, you would be responsible for leading the culinary production in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: 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. 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. 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. 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!

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years culinary experience with at least 2 as Sous Chef or Chef De Cuisine in a fast-paced, upscale restaurant environment
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cooks effectively
Passion for culinary arts and creating dishes with respect to seasonality and locality
Previous experience with Italian cuisine, specifically freshly made pasta and pizza
Previous experience training and developing team members
Open and flexible availability to support hotel operations during peak times and special events.
Working knowledge of hotel restaurant operations

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience is a plus!
Prior experience managing within a union environment preferred

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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

Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
Health insurance
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs
Go Hilton travel discount program
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Supportive parental leave
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)