Head Chef

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa in Kuwait City is seeking a Head Chef - Banquet Kitchen to lead daily culinary operations, oversee food preparation, production quality and cost controls to optimize profitability.

You will develop menus with F&B leadership, manage inventory and vendors, participate in P&L reviews, mentor the kitchen team, and uphold health and safety standards while delivering memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Head chef experience in banquet kitchen
• Strong menu development and cost control skills
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume setting

Responsibilities

• 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 F&B 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 wellbeing

Skills

Banquet kitchen leadership

Cost control

Menu development

Inventory management

Team mentoring

Education

Culinary degree

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 a head chef - banquet kitchen, 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 wellbeing

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.

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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