Executive Chef - Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Hilton • Wailea, HI

1d • $200,000 - $230,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, is seeking an Executive Chef to shape the culinary experience at the luxury resort on Maui’s Wailea coast. The role oversees culinary operations across the resort’s restaurants, bars, and banquet operations, serving guests from around the world. The Executive Chef elevates menus, develops culinary talent, and ensures dining experiences reflect the spirit and sophistication of the resort.

The Executive Chef directs hotel culinary operations and is responsible for the quality, presentation, cost controls, and profitability of food production. The role works with the Food and Beverage Director on menus, engages with guests and clients to improve satisfaction, manages financial performance, optimizes kitchen operations, develops and retains team members, and ensures regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and production of hotel meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability.
• Partner with the Food and Beverage Director to develop menus and individual menu items based on current food trends and regional tastes.
• Engage with guests and clients to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and implement improvements to the dining experience.
• 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 to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Drive team engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, fostering a culture committed to guest and team member wellbeing.

Benefits

• 110 nights of discounted travel through the Go Hilton program, with room rates as low as $40 per night.
• Employee stock purchase program with the opportunity to invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount.
• Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents.
• Caregiving concierge services.
• Crisis Concierge support.
• Access to free counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program for eligible Team Members.
• Paid time off.
• Health and welfare benefits, including health plans, dental care, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed