Chef de Cuisine - Signia by Hilton Atlanta

Hilton; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Chef de Cuisine to lead their culinary team in a bustling hotel environment. This role involves overseeing daily culinary operations, managing a team of skilled professionals, and creating innovative menus that enhance guest experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a background in high-volume restaurant settings. Join a company dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace while providing exceptional service and culinary excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative culinary leader to thrive and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical Insurance Coverage

Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

Go Hilton travel discount program

Matching 401(k)

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Debt-free education

Career growth and development

Recognition and rewards programs

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a Restaurant Chef in a high-volume setting.
• Experience managing multiple outlets and creating menus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary production and ensure food quality and safety standards.
• Manage budget, forecasting, and team performance.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Menu Creation

Food Cost Control

Team Management

High-Volume Restaurant Experience

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Signia by Hilton Atlanta is searching for a talented Chef de Cuisine to help lead their team! This is a 976-room property with over 140,000 sq. ft. in banquet space and 8 unique F&B outlets! This position involves overseeing a team of 15 culinary professionals and providing support for Homespun, Nest on Four, IRD, and the pool!

The ideal candidate will be a highly creative culinary leader with at least two years of experience as a Restaurant Chef in a high-volume setting. They should have experience managing multiple outlets, ordering, controlling food and labor costs, and creating menus. Hotel background is preferred.

Shift Pattern: Full-Time/ Full availability is needed including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

What are the benefits of working for Hilton?

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:

1. Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
2. Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
3. Mental Health Resources
4. Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
5. Go Hilton travel discount program
6. Supportive parental leave
7. Matching 401(k)
8. Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
9. 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)
10. Career growth and development
11. Team Member Resource Groups
12. Recognition and rewards programs

Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

What will I be doing?

As Chef de Cuisine, you would be responsible for leading the culinary production of a designated kitchen in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

1. Lead daily culinary production, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, cost controls and overall profitability.
2. Perform general management duties including, but not limited to, systems management, budget and forecasting, report generation, department management and meeting participation and facilitation.
3. Visually inspect, select and use quality food and beverage products including, but not limited to, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and spices.
4. Create and implement new menus and individual food items.
5. Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward.
6. Recruit, interview and train team members.

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:

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

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

1. Quality
2. Productivity
3. Dependability
4. Customer Focus
5. Adaptability

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