Executive Chef

Abroad Work; Norway (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking an experienced Banquet Sous Chef to join their team at Hilton Houston. The role involves overseeing culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food service, and mentoring kitchen staff. Join a dynamic team and enjoy numerous benefits including discounted travel and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Go Hilton travel program

Hilton Shares

Maternity and parental leave

Flexible shifts

Comprehensive health coverage

Mental health resources

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401K plan with company match

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a high-volume banquet operation.
• Passion for mentoring and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing and overseeing all culinary operations.
• Create and implement menus for special banquets and events.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Mentoring

Job description

Hilton Houston is seeking an experienced Banquet Sous Chef to join their talented team!

Connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center, this property features over 1200 luxurious rooms, 90,000 square feet of event space, and four unique dining options. Hilton Houston exemplifies excellence in hospitality.

We are seeking an energetic, career-driven individual with a positive approach to hospitality.

As the ideal candidate, you will:

• Have previous leadership experience in a high-volume banquet operation
• Proven success in consistently executing high-quality products in a professional kitchen
• Be detail-oriented with a passion for mentoring and developing a team
• Show progressive career growth across various cuisines, with excellent organizational skills

If you're ready to advance your career, apply now and join our team at Hilton Houston!

To learn more about Hilton Houston and our offerings, please visit: Hilton Houston

What will I be doing?

As a Sous Chef, you will assist in directing and overseeing all culinary operations, ensuring outstanding guest service and financial performance. Specific responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Executive Chef in managing culinary operations, including meal preparation, food quality, safety, sanitation, team performance, policy implementation, cost control, and profitability
• Creating and implementing menus for special banquets and events, based on current food trends and regional tastes, in collaboration with the Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol standards
• Monitoring and developing team performance through supervision, counseling, evaluations, training, scheduling, and recognition

What are the benefits of working for Hilton?

Hilton supports the wellbeing of its Team Members through innovative programs and benefits, including:

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Hilton Shares: Employee stock purchase at 15% discount
• Maternity and parental leave, including 12 weeks paid for birthing parents and 4 weeks for eligible team members
• Flexible shifts and days off
• Comprehensive health coverage, including Telemedicine via AmazonCare
• Mental health resources and free counseling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K plan with company match

**Benefits may vary depending on property-specific terms.

What are we looking for?

Founded in 1919, Hilton is a leader in the hospitality industry, known for innovation, quality, and success. We value:

• Hospitality - delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Integrity - doing the right thing always
• Leadership - leading in our industry and communities
• Teamwork - being team players
• Ownership - owning our actions and decisions
• Now - acting with urgency and discipline

We also seek attributes like:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Customer Focus

What is it like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is a global leader in lodging, offering a range of hotels and resorts. Our mission is to create remarkable hospitality experiences worldwide, with our team members at the heart of it all!