Chef de Cuisine — Lead Kitchen, Elevate Guest Dining

Hilton; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO 18 days (first year)

Go Hilton travel discount

401(k) Matching

DailyPay

Job summary

Hilton in Seattle is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations, design menus with seasonal ingredients, and drive profitability through cost controls. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and F&B leadership to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The role emphasizes team development, adherence to health and safety standards, and strategic input on menu engineering and cost management. This is a full-time on-site position at our Seattle property.

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 while controlling costs.
• Develop and execute menus with Executive Chef and F&B leadership, incorporating seasonal ingredients and trends.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and vendor relationships to maintain quality and cost efficiency.
• Support financial performance: participate in P&L reviews and manage food and labor costs.
• Enhance guest experiences: engage with guests and stakeholders to elevate dining experiences.
• Inspire and develop the team: coach and supervise staff fostering a positive work environment.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budgeting

Menu costing

Union management

Job description

Hilton in Seattle is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations, design menus with seasonal ingredients, and drive profitability through cost controls. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and F&B leadership to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The role emphasizes team development, adherence to health and safety standards, and strategic input on menu engineering and cost management. This is a full-time on-site position at our Seattle property.