Executive Chef

Hilton Hotels; Jaipur; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Hotels is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations at our Jaipur property. You will oversee menu development, cost controls, and presentation, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and profitability across all outlets.

The role requires 10-15 years as Head of Kitchen in top-tier hotels or restaurants, with international chain experience preferred. Strong leadership and compliance with health and safety regulations are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Head of Kitchen experience required
• 10-15 years in 4/5-star hotels or high-standard restaurants
• Experience with international chain hotels preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct culinary operations: oversee preparation, production, quality, cost controls, and profitability
• Enhance menus with F&B Director and respond to trends and regional tastes
• Engage with guests to assess satisfaction and implement improvements
• Monitor budgets, forecasting, and reporting to align with hotel goals
• Oversee kitchen systems, processes, and workflows for smooth operations
• Drive engagement and retention through performance management and development
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol regulations

Skills

Menu development

Food quality standards

Budget management

Team leadership

Guest engagement

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 are spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

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

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

• 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

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