Executive Chef

Hilton; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 550,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Surabaya is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations and craft menus that delight guests. You will oversee the kitchen, drive quality, and partner with leadership to shape a memorable dining program.

The role requires 10-15 years as Head of Kitchen in top hotels or renowned restaurants, with international chain experience. We offer an opportunity to influence food experiences in a globally recognized brand and to mentor a talented kitchen team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience: 10-15 years as Head of Kitchen in 4/5-star hotels or high-end restaurants.
• Experience with international chain hotels is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct culinary operations: oversee preparation and production of hotel meals with high quality and cost controls.
• Enhance menu offerings: develop new menus and items based on trends and regional tastes.
• Delight guests: engage with guests, assess satisfaction, and implement improvements.
• Monitor financial performance: oversee budgets, forecasting, and reporting for targets.
• Optimize kitchen operations: streamline systems, processes and workflows.
• Cultivate a high‑performing team: drive engagement and development through performance management.
• Ensure regulatory excellence: uphold health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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! You are a culinary visionary and the creative force behind our culinary offerings, crafting menus that delight and impress our guests. As an Executive Chef, and success 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

• Direct culinary operations: Oversee the preparation and production of hotel meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability
• Enhance menu offerings: Partner with the Food and Beverage Director to develop new menus and individual menu items based on current food trends and regional tastes
• Delight our guests: Engage with guests and clients to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and implement improvements to elevate the dining experience
• Monitor financial performance: Oversee budget management, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met and culinary operations are aligned with the hotel’s goals
• Optimize kitchen operations: Oversee and streamline kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs
• Ensure regulatory excellence: Uphold compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, fostering a culture committed to the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Qualifications

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.

In Addition, This Role Requires The Following Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 10-15 years as Head of Kitchen in a 4 / 5-star category hotel or individual restaurants with high standards
• Work experience in a similar capacity with international chain hotels

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.

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