Cold Kitchen Jr. Sous Chef *free parking*

Hilton; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

110 travel nights (Go Hilton program)

Employee stock purchase program

Paid parental leave

Caregiving concierge services

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Generous PTO

Health & welfare benefits

Retirement plans

Location-dependent perks

Job summary

Hilton in New Orleans is seeking a Cold Kitchen Jr. Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations and ensure a memorable guest experience. You will supervise meal production, assist with proteins and daily specials, and maintain high sanitation and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork and hands-on cooking, with opportunities to grow within a globally recognized hospitality brand. This onsite position supports our award-winning culture and guest-first approach.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising food preparation and coordinating kitchen staff.
• Ability to assist with cooking tasks and daily specials.
• Knowledge of health, safety, sanitation regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation across kitchen areas during shifts to ensure quality and consistency.
• Assist with culinary tasks, prepare proteins, support staff, and help execute specials and happy hour food items.
• Maintain kitchen standards for cleanliness, sanitation and organization per regulations.
• Monitor food quality by inspecting ingredients, dishes and presentations for high standards.
• Support team operations by scheduling with guidance from leadership and liaising between staff and management.
• Uphold regulatory standards for health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary skills

Sanitation & safety

Quality control

Job description

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

Job Description

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 Cold Kitchen Jr. Sous Chef, you’re not just leading a team to execute daily culinary operations – 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:

• Supervise food preparation: Oversee meal production across all kitchen areas during assigned shifts, ensuring quality and consistency
• Assist with culinary tasks: Prepare proteins, support kitchen staff, and help execute daily specials and happy hour food items
• Maintain kitchen standards: Ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of kitchen workspaces in compliance with regulations
• Monitor food quality: Visually inspect ingredients, dishes, and presentations to ensure high quality and consistency standards
• Support team operations: Prepare team member schedules with guidance from the Chef/Sous Chef and act as a liaison between kitchen staff and leadership, addressing issues and assisting in daily operational oversight
• 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

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.

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.