Executive Chef

Hilton. For The Stay; Norway; On-site; NOK 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking an experienced Banquet Sous Chef to assist in directing culinary operations and ensure outstanding dining experiences. The ideal candidate will have a background in banquet operations, a passion for quality, and strong mentoring skills. Join a diverse team with a commitment to exceptional service and numerous employee benefits, including health coverage and a stock purchase program.

Benefits

Discounted travel program

Employee stock purchase program

Maternity and parental leave

Comprehensive health insurance

Mental health resources

401K plan with company match

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a high-volume banquet operation.
• Proven success in executing high-quality products in a professional kitchen.
• Progressive career growth in various cuisine styles.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in directing all culinary operations.
• Create menu selections for special events based on food trends.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

High-quality execution

Detail-oriented

Team mentoring

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Hilton Houston is seeking an experienced Banquet Sous Chef to join their talented team!

Connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center this property features over 1200 luxurious rooms, 90000 square feet of event space and four unique dining options. Hilton Houston is the epitome of excellence in hospitality.

We are seeking an energetic individual who is career driven with a positive approach to hospitality.

As the ideal candidate you will:

• Have previous leadership experience in a high-volume banquet operation
• Have proven success of consistently executing a high-quality product in a professional production kitchen
• Have a detail-oriented approach to your work with a passion for mentoring and developing a team
• Have progressive career growth in various cuisine styles with a keen eye for details and exceptional organizational skills.

If you\'re ready to take your career to the next level apply now and join our team at Hilton Houston!

To learn more about Hilton Houston and all of our offerings please visit: Hilton Houston

What will I be doing?

As Sous Chef you would be responsible for assisting with the direction and oversight of all culinary operations in the hotel\'s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically a Sous Chef would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Assist the Executive Chef in the direction and oversight of all culinary operations to include but not limited to preparation and production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability
• Create and implement menu selections for special banquet themes and events based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage as needed
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
• Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include but not limited to providing supervision, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, training, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward

What are the benefits of working for Hilton?*

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount!
• Maternity and parental leave including 12 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for eligible Team Members including partners and adoptive parents
• Flexible shifts and days off
• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for you and your family including Telemedicine and at-home care via AmazonCare
• Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919 Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today Hilton remains a beacon of innovation quality and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision Mission and Values. Specifically we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We\'re passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing all the time.
• Leadership - We\'re leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We\'re team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We\'re the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Customer Focus

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!