Cold Kitchen Jr. Sous Chef — Lead, Create & Wow Guests

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

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.