Executive Sous Chef - Hilton Chicago
About The Position
The beautiful Hilton Chicago, in the heart of the windy city, is currently hiring an Executive Sous Chef to assist with leading the team! Located on South Michigan Avenue and overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, this hotel offers 1,544 guest rooms and suites, 234,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and exceptional dining options. In this role, you will support the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary operations. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader who is dedicated to excellence, creative, a team player, and thrives in a high-volume environment. This individual must be well-versed in banquets, restaurants, menu development, and a variety of cuisines. At least 3 years of culinary management in a high-volume operation is required. Prior union experience is a huge plus!
Requirements
- 3+ years of culinary management experience
- Open availability to work varying days and shifts
- Excellent people management and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Hotel and/or Union experience preferred, but not required
- Understanding of P&L, food costs, ordering, forecasting, budgeting, and scheduling, strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Chef in the direction and oversight of all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability
- Assist the Executive Chef by interacting with guests and clients to monitor and assess satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
- Assist the Executive Chef in creating and implementing menu selections for special banquet themes and events based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage, as needed
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
- Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, training, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward
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
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
