Hotel Kitchen Chief — Elevate Guest Dining

Hilton; Perímetro Urbano Santa Marta; On-site; COP 39,060,000 - 61,380,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Kitchen Chief to lead daily culinary production, ensuring quality, presentation, and cost efficiency while delivering memorable guest experiences. You will oversee kitchen operations, budgeting, forecasting, and team management to maximize profitability and guest satisfaction.

You will select ingredients, develop menus, uphold health and safety standards, and collaborate with other departments to elevate the dining experience across the property.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations: manage food preparation, presentation, and production while ensuring quality, safety, sanitation, and cost control to maximize efficiency and profitability
• Manage administrative functions: oversee kitchen systems, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and team member operations
• Ensure ingredient quality: select, inspect, and utilize high-quality food and beverage products, including meats, seafood, produce, and seasonings
• Enhance menu offerings: create and implement new dishes and seasonal menus to elevate the dining experience
• Inspire and develop the team: supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment
• Uphold regulatory standards: maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Hospitality

Integrity

Ownership

Job description

Hilton is seeking a Kitchen Chief to lead daily culinary production, ensuring quality, presentation, and cost efficiency while delivering memorable guest experiences. You will oversee kitchen operations, budgeting, forecasting, and team management to maximize profitability and guest satisfaction.

You will select ingredients, develop menus, uphold health and safety standards, and collaborate with other departments to elevate the dining experience across the property.