Complex Executive Chef - Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 Hotel

Hilton•San Francisco, CA

1d•$155 - $175

About The Position

Step into one of the most dynamic culinary leadership roles in the city as the Complex Executive Chef for Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 San Francisco . Overseeing two major downtown hotels with diverse dining outlets and expansive banquet operations, you’ll have the opportunity to shape innovative menus, inspire large and talented culinary teams, and deliver exceptional food experiences at scale. From high-volume conventions to signature restaurant concepts, this role offers the creative freedom and operational depth to make a lasting impact in the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant hospitality scene. If you’re a visionary, hands-on chef ready to lead at one of Hilton’s largest and most iconic urban complexes, we invite you to bring your expertise to Hilton San Francisco and Parc 55. Want to learn more? Hilton San Francisco Union Square Website , Parc 55 Website What will I be doing?

Requirements

Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
Quality
Productivity
Dependability
Customer Focus
Adaptability

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Go Hilton travel program: 110 nights of discounted travel
Parental leave to support new parents
401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
Debt-free education : Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications
Career growth and development
Recognition and rewards programs