Executive Sous Chef

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company seeks an Executive Sous Chef to manage culinary operations and ensure high standards in the kitchen. Responsibilities include planning menus, training team members, and maintaining food quality. Join a team committed to exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years as Head of Kitchen in a focused service hotel.
• Experience in a similar role within international chain hotels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the culinary team to ensure high standards.
• Plan and prepare high-quality food and beverage products.
• Oversee cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical education in hospitality or culinary arts

Job description

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travelers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton, and many others.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.

Position: Executive Sous Chef

An Executive Sous Chef will manage and lead the team to ensure smooth culinary operation and maximize the level of standards in the hotel’s kitchen.

What will I be doing?

As the Executive Sous Chef, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

1. Plan, prepare, and implement high-quality and well-crafted food and beverage products, especially breakfast.
2. Ensure delivery of food quality for the team member dining.
3. Work seamlessly with recipes, standards, and plating guides.
4. Maintain all HACCP aspects within the hotel operation.
5. Oversee the cleanliness, hygiene, and maintenance of the kitchen and undertake steps necessary to maintain the highest standards in this area.
6. Ensure team members are well-trained and foster their development for career growth.
7. Provide clear direction and guidance to team members.
8. Participate in quality initiatives such as daily chef briefings and monthly team meetings to improve culinary operations, meet targets, and facilitate communication.
9. Assist in inventory taking.
10. Be knowledgeable of hotel occupancy, forecasts, and achievements.
11. Prepare menus as requested, in a timely manner.
12. Develop new dishes for food tastings.
13. Collaborate with the Stewarding department to ensure high cleanliness levels and low loss and breakage.
14. Purchase and control production.
15. Organize and participate in all kitchen production activities.
16. Check and follow up on the assembly of ingredients and equipment for menus, maintaining standards of recipes, portion control, and costing.
17. Exercise maximum control on wastage to achieve profitability.
18. Ensure all equipment is in good working order.
19. Establish and update recipes and costings.
20. Monitor food quality and quantity to ensure economical ingredient usage.
21. Contribute to new menus and seasonal food concepts with the Hotel Manager.
22. Ensure food prepared by team members meets standards and make adjustments as needed.
23. Oversee overall food operation to ensure timely and correct preparation of food items.
24. Control food costs to maximize outlet profit and guest satisfaction.
25. Perform other duties as assigned.

What are we looking for?

An Executive Sous Chef serving Hilton Brands is committed to our Guests and collaborates with Team Members. To succeed, you should demonstrate:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years as Head of Kitchen in a focused service hotel with high standards.
• Proficiency in English and the local language, both verbal and written.
• Effective leadership skills, including performance management.
• Experience in providing effective training.
• Valid health certificate.
• Experience in a similar role within international chain hotels.
• Technical education in hospitality or culinary arts preferred.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company, offering a range of accommodations from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has provided business and leisure travelers with exceptional service, amenities, and value. Our vision is to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, uniting us as a team to create remarkable experiences worldwide. Our Team Members are at the heart of it all!