Executive Sous Chef

Hilton; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead and elevate hotel culinary operations in a high-volume setting. You will partner with the Executive Chef to design menus, manage production across outlets, and ensure exceptional guest experiences through quality and service excellence.

You will mentor and empower kitchen staff, uphold strict health and safety standards, and drive continuous improvements in efficiency and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume hotel kitchens preferred.
• Strong leadership and training skills.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations and food quality.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu development.
• Engage guests and gather feedback to improve dining.
• Maintain efficient kitchen systems and workflows.
• Recruit and develop the kitchen team.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation compliance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Guest experience

Team management

Health & safety

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As an Executive Sous Chef, you're not just assisting in the direction and administration of all hotel culinary operations - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations: Manage the preparation and production of hotel meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability
• Contribute to menu creations: Partner with the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director to develop and execute menu selections for all Food & Beverage outlets
• Enhance the guest experience: Engage with guests and clients to gather feedback, identify trends, and support the Executive Chef in implementing improvements to the dining experience
• Support operational efficiency: Assist in managing and refining kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to maintain seamless operations
• Lead a high-performing team: Recruit new talent while fostering team growth through regular coaching, training, and recognition opportunities
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests - we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career - and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we're more than a great place to stay - we're a great place to work.

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