Executive Sous Chef - Hilton Alexandria Old Town

Hilton • Alexandria, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Hilton Alexandria Old Town is searching for a talented Executive Sous Chef to lead their culinary team! The ideal candidate will have prior experience as an Executive Sous Chef, Banquet Chef, or Restaurant Chef, with a strong background in menu curation and developing standard operating procedures. Now part of the Hilton managed portfolio, this property is seeking a culinary leader to oversee all operations, including a three‑meal restaurant, in‑room dining, and banquets. This role requires a passionate, hands‑on, and innovative chef who will play a key role in shaping and elevating the entire culinary program.

Requirements

• Prior experience as an Executive Sous Chef, Banquet Chef, or Restaurant Chef
• Strong background in menu curation
• Strong background in developing standard operating procedures

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

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount!
• Maternity and parental leave, including 12 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• 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
• Flexible shifts and days off
• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for you and your family, including Telemedicine and at-home care via AmazonCare
• Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

What This Job Offers

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