Executive Chef

The Hotel at Avalon; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transportation to MARTA station

Free lunch and dinner during shifts

Job summary

Executive Chef at Hilton Atlanta Airport is seeking an experienced leader to plan and manage the kitchen operations across outlets, banquets, and stewarding, ensuring safe, sanitary and cost-effective food production for the hotel.

You will hire, train, coach and develop staff, manage the department budget, and drive menu development while maintaining high quality and compliance with standards. Hotel experience and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of post-high school education; culinary education desirable.
• Five+ years in a related position; hotel experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices within the food profession.
• Leadership to motivate staff and meet goals.
• Strong communication, time management and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of all kitchen areas including outlets, banquets, stewarding.
• Recruit, train, develop, coach and discipline kitchen staff; conduct reviews.
• Plan, procure, produce and present hotel foods safely and cost-effectively.
• Develop budgets and manage labor/food costs to meet objectives.
• Monitor sanitation and maintenance; ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop menus and back-up records to improve revenues and margins.
• Promote safety programs and ensure attendance rules are followed.

Skills

People leadership

Budget management

Menu planning

Food safety

Cost control

Communication skills

Time management

Operational excellence

Education

Culinary education

Job description

## Executive ChefApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Hilton Atlanta Airport - Atlanta, GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR118171**About Us**Exciting things are happening at the Hilton Airport Atlanta and we want you to be part of our team, where we believe in our family style leadership model. Our primary focus is on driving the development of our team and fostering a culture of continuous growth and learning. Additionally our family enjoys the free transportation to and from MARTA station to the hotel and free lunch and dinner during working hours.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.**Compensation**### Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No### Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? Yes**Overview**Plan and manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products.### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Direct the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including outlets, banquets, stewarding, and purchasing.* Manage Human Resources in the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe environment. Interview, hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, and discipline and terminate as appropriate.* Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective manner.* Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.* Develop, implement and manage the department's budget; continually analyze, forecast, monitor and control the labor and food costs through various methods to meet/exceed management/budget objectives.* Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc...) within corporate guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.* Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.**Qualifications and Skills*** Two+ years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable.* Five+ years of employment in a related position.* Hotel experience preferred.* Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.* Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.* Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.* Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.* Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.## **Benefits**HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.### HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.