Breakfast Culinary Supervisor - Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Hilton; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Stock purchase program

Paid parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Hilton La Jolla is seeking a Cook Supervisor to lead the AM breakfast team in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen. This hands-on role requires supervising, training, and supporting staff to deliver high-quality dishes and memorable guest experiences.

Availability from 5am-3pm daily, including weekends and holidays, with a focus on hospitality, food safety, and regulatory compliance. Join a team that values light, warmth, and teamwork in a premier Hilton property.

Qualifications

• Experience leading breakfast service in a high-volume kitchen.
• Hands-on supervision with ability to train staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and alcohol awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-quality food preparation and supervise prep per recipes and quality standards.
• Manage guest orders to ensure friendly, timely, accurate service.
• Inspect all plates before serving for quality and presentation.
• Maintain strong knowledge of menu offerings to support kitchen operations.
• Monitor inventory, stock stations, and prepare requisitions for ingredients.
• Train, schedule, and supervise team members to foster a positive work environment.
• Uphold health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Breakfast supervision

Food safety

Training & coaching

Regulatory compliance

Job description

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 Cook Supervisor, you’re not just leading the preparation of great tasting food items – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest. The Hilton La Jolla is looking for their next Culinary Supervisor to support their AM team. This role will have previous high volume experience specifically in a breakfast supervisor/lead capacity. This position is hands on and will support the line during busy breakfast hours.

Schedule: Availability from 5am-3pm daily including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-quality food preparation: Supervise and participate in preparing food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Manage orders efficiently: Oversee guest orders to ensure friendly, timely, and accurate service
• Inspect and finalize plates: Visually inspect all prepared dishes before serving to ensure they meet quality and presentation standards
• Master the menu: Maintain a strong knowledge of menu offerings and food products to support quality service and seamless kitchen operations
• Manage inventory needs: Stock food stations, monitor par levels, and prepare requisitions for ingredients and supplies
• Support team performance: Train, schedule, and supervise team members, providing guidance and support to 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

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay
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.

About Us

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.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

About The Team

How We'll Help You Thrive

Benefits

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next
• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.