Executive Chef & B - Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
About The Position
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point is seeking an Executive Chef & B to lead the hotel’s food and beverage operations. Reporting directly to the Hotel General Manager, the role oversees both Front-of-House and Culinary operations, with a team that includes a Food & Beverage Manager, a Supervisor, 15 Front-of-House team members, and 7 Cooks. The position leads the hotel’s food and beverage culinary operations and works to deliver memorable guest experiences. The ideal candidate has at least two years of senior culinary and food and beverage leadership experience, ideally overseeing kitchen operations, outlets, and banquets in a hotel environment. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring culinary expertise, beverage knowledge, financial acumen, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to develop high-performing teams and foster a positive workplace culture.
Requirements
- At least two years of senior culinary and food and beverage leadership experience.
- Strong culinary expertise and beverage knowledge.
- Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to develop high-performing teams and foster a positive workplace culture.
Nice To Haves
- Experience overseeing kitchen operations, outlets, and banquets within a hotel environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee preparation and production of hotel meals, maintaining food quality, presentation, cost controls, and profitability.
- Develop menus and individual menu items informed by current food trends and regional tastes.
- Engage with guests and clients to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and improve the dining experience.
- Assist in managing daily food and beverage operations, including guest service, quality control, inventory, reservations, marketing, and reporting.
- Oversee budget management, forecasting, and reporting to meet financial targets and align culinary operations with hotel goals.
- Oversee and streamline kitchen systems, processes, and workflows for efficient operations.
- Assist with supervising and developing team members through training, scheduling, feedback, and recognition.
- Promote team engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Go Hilton discounted hotel travel program
- Free life insurance
- Paid maternity and parental leave for eligible team members
- Employee stock purchase plan, with Hilton shares available at a 15% discount
- Crisis Concierge support
- Caregiving concierge services
- Free counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program for eligible team members
- Free meal
- Free parking
- Discounts on merchandise and other items through Perks at Work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
