Chef de Cuisine

Hilton; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Bengaluru is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations, shape seasonal menus, and ensure top-tier guest experiences. You will drive food quality, cost management, and supplier relationships while mentoring a dynamic kitchen brigade.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on cooking excellence, and a proven track record with international hotel brands, delivering memorable dining in a premium setting.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years as Head of Kitchen in a 4/5-star hotel or high-end restaurant
• Technical education in hospitality or culinary school
• Experience with international chain hotels

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary operations: manage food prep, production, quality, and cost controls to drive profitability
• Develop and execute menus with Executive Chef and leadership, using seasonal ingredients and trends
• Manage inventory and procurement: oversee ordering, stock control, and vendor relationships to maintain quality and cost efficiency
• Support financial performance: participate in P&L reviews, manage food and labor costs, improve operational efficiency
• Enhance guest experiences: engage with guests and staff, collect feedback, elevate dining experiences
• Inspire and develop the team: supervise, coach, monitor performance, and foster a productive work environment
• Uphold regulatory standards: ensure health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations are met

Skills

Head of Kitchen

Education

Technical hospitality/culinary education

Job description

Job Identification: 212382

Job Category: Culinary

Job Schedule: Full time

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 have a passion for creating mouth-watering dishes that make our guests' taste buds dance. As a Chef de Cuisine , you're not just overseeing kitchen operations – you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

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

• Oversee daily culinary operations: Manage food preparation and production, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to cost controls to optimize profitability




• Develop and execute menus: Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership to create and refine menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and culinary trends




• Manage inventory and procurement: Oversee ordering, inventory control, and vendor relationships to maintain cost efficiency while ensuring high-quality ingredients




• Support financial performance: Participate in P&L reviews, manage food and labor costs, and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and profitability




• Enhance guest experiences: Engage with guests and internal stakeholders, gather feedback, and support initiatives 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 well-being

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:

• 5-8 years as Head of Kitchen in a 4 / 5-star category hotel or individual restaurants with high standards




• Technical education in hospitality or culinary school preferred




• Work experience in a similar capacity with international chain hotels

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 (https://www.hilton.com/en/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 (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we're more than a great place to stay—we're a great place to work.