Chef - DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando, Disney Springs

Hilton; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Hilton’s DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando, Disney Springs is seeking a chef to lead culinary operations and drive exceptional dining experiences in a high-volume hotel setting. You will oversee daily kitchen activities, mentor a 20-person team, and collaborate with the General Manager to maintain top-quality service for guests and associates.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on management, and the ability to develop high-performing teams while staying current with dining trends.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have at least three years of senior culinary leadership experience, ideally overseeing multi-outlet operations within a hotel environment.
• Hands-on, self-motivated leader with excellent communication and organizational skills and a proven ability to develop high-performing teams while cultivating a positive workplace culture.
• A proactive self-starter, this individual will stay current with culinary and dining trends, bringing fresh ideas that appeal to a diverse guest base in a high-volume tourist destination.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations: Oversee meal preparation, food quality, and presentation while maintaining a well-run kitchen.
• Drive culinary excellence: Select high-quality ingredients, uphold presentation standards, and ensure consistency in execution of dishes.
• Enhance menu offerings: Create and implement new dishes and seasonal menus to elevate the dining experience.
• Contribute to financial success: Control costs, monitor budgets, and optimize profitability through efficient production planning.
• Ensure operational efficiency: Manage kitchen systems, reporting, and departmental coordination to streamline daily operations.
• 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.

Job description

Job Description

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando, Disney Springs is hiring a Chef to lead the property's culinary operations!

In this role, you will be overseeing all day-to-day operations of the culinary and stewarding operations. You will be reporting directly to the Complex General Manager and oversee a team of 20 team members, including 2 Supervisors.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of senior culinary leadership experience, ideally overseeing multi-outlet operations within a hotel environment. We are seeking a hands-on, self-motivated leader with excellent communication and organizational skills and a proven ability to develop high-performing teams while cultivating a positive workplace culture. A proactive self-starter, this individual will stay current with culinary and dining trends, bringing fresh ideas that appeal to a diverse guest base in a high-volume tourist destination.

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, you’re not just leading culinary production of a designated kitchen - you’re spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you'll do during a typical day:

• Lead daily kitchen operations: Oversee meal preparation, food quality, and presentation while maintaining a well-run kitchen
• Drive culinary excellence: Select high-quality ingredients, uphold presentation standards, and ensure consistency in execution of dishes
• Enhance menu offerings: Create and implement new dishes and seasonal menus to elevate the dining experience
• Contribute to financial success: Control costs, monitor budgets, and optimize profitability through efficient production planning
• Ensure operational efficiency: Manage kitchen systems, reporting, and departmental coordination to streamline daily operations
• 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

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.