Chef de Cuisine - Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Hilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hilton's newest Waldorf Astoria hotel as the Chef de Cuisine, overseeing culinary operations and leading a talented team. With a focus on quality and innovation, you'll manage daily production, develop menus, and ensure exceptional dining experiences in a luxury setting.

Benefits

Medical insurance coverage

Access to DailyPay

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Travel program

Parental leave

Educational opportunities

401K with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary management experience required.
• Experience in a unionized environment and luxury hotel experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary production ensuring food quality and profitability.
• Manage systems, budgets, and department operations.
• Create and implement new menus and dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Training and Development

Financial Performance

Customer Focus

Job description

Forge your legacy by joining the newest and highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria hotel, located at the epicenter of D.C. on Pennsylvania Avenue, as the Chef de Cuisine!

The iconic Old Post Office has been reimagined as Waldorf Astoria Washington DC – reclaiming its position as one of Washington, D.C.'s preeminent addresses where all are welcome. With 263 rooms, 38,000 square feet of event space, and 2 restaurants plus 3 bars, this is the new home for Washington, D.C.'s most consequential events, groundbreaking meetings, and unforgettable experiences.

Learn more

Hotel Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dcawawa-waldorf-astoria-washington-dc/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfAstoriaDC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorfastoriadc/

Role overview

In this role, you will oversee Peacock Alley and In-Room Dining, managing a team of 2 Senior Sous Chefs, 15-20 cooks, and reporting directly to the Executive Chef.

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader with a passion for creating delicious culinary creations, skilled in training and developing others, and experienced in all aspects of restaurant operations (e.g., financial performance, social media reputation, local market capture, employee relations). A minimum of 2 years of culinary management experience is required. Experience managing a unionized environment and prior luxury hotel experience are a plus.

Position details

• Classification: Full-Time
• Shift: Various – must be available weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Pay Rate: $95,000 - $100,000 annually, based on experience and location

Benefits

Medical insurance coverage for you and your family, access to DailyPay, mental health resources, paid time off, travel program, parental leave, educational opportunities, 401K with match, employee stock purchase plan, career development, resource groups, and recognition programs. Benefits may vary based on property-specific terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary production, ensuring food quality, safety, sanitation, team performance, and profitability.
• Manage systems, budgets, reports, and department operations.
• Inspect and select quality ingredients.
• Create and implement new menus and dishes.
• Develop team performance through supervision, training, evaluations, and recognition.
• Recruit and train team members.

Values and attributes

We value hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and a sense of urgency. Key attributes include quality, productivity, dependability, customer focus, and adaptability.

About Hilton

Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry since 1919, known for innovation, quality, and success. Our mission is to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, creating remarkable experiences worldwide. Our team members are at the heart of this mission.

Join us

Hilton supports your well-being with programs and benefits such as DailyPay, insurance, mental health resources, paid time off, travel discounts, parental leave, educational programs, stock purchase plans, career growth, and recognition. Available benefits may vary by property.

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Job: Culinary

Title: Chef de Cuisine - Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Location: Washington, D.C.

Requisition ID: HOT0BN2L

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