Chef de Cuisine - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport

Hilton; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Travel discount

401(k)

DailyPay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hilton in Seattle is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations, develop menus with seasonal ingredients, and manage procurement to ensure high quality at controlled costs.

The ideal candidate has prior culinary leadership and budget experience, plus the ability to mentor staff and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary leadership experience (lead cook, chef de cuisine, or sous chef).
• Flexible open availability.
• Experience with budget and food costing.

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 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.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budgeting & cost controls

Menu engineering

Vendor management

Staff development

Union experience

Job description

Job Identification: 221860

Job Category: Culinary

Job Schedule: Full time

Salary $81k/USD/Annually - $85k/USD/Annually

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, including disability/vets

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 Chef de Cuisine , 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.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Previous culinary leadership experience (lead cook, chef de cuisine, or sous chef)

• Flexible open availability

• Previous experience with budget and food costing

• Menu engineering and costing experience

• Union management and hotel experience a plus!

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.

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.

We 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. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family

• Vision, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance

• Mental Health Resources

• Best-in-class Paid Time Off (PTO) – you will accrue 18 days in your first year

• Supportive parental leave program that runs concurrently with Washington State’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. Our team members receive benefits up to Washington State’s maximum threshold per week. Hilton will then “top this up” to the weekly ABBR (Annual Benefit Base Rate)

• Go Hilton travel discount program: 110 nights of discounted travel per calendar year

• Matching 401(k) plan

• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay

• Complimentary Duty Meals served in our Team Member Restaurant

• Employee Assistance Program

• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) – purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount

• Career growth and development

• Team Member Resource Groups

• Recognition and rewards programs

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 (https://www.hilton.com/en/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 (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.