Executive Chef and B - Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami Airport

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as an Executive Chef at Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami Airport. Lead culinary operations, create innovative menus, and enhance guest experiences. Ideal candidates possess strong leadership skills and a passion for exceptional service.

Benefits

Health insurance

Career development opportunities

Travel discounts

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase at 15% discount

Educational benefits

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Food & Beverage departments, ensuring high standards.
• Plan and direct operations to meet daily needs.
• Implement controls over costs and monitor budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Customer Focus

Job description

Job Description - Executive Chef and B - Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami Airport (HOT0BM9L)

Job Description

Executive Chef and B - Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami Airport (

Job Number:

HOT0BM9L

Work Locations

Embassy Suites Miami Intl Airport, 3974 N.W. South River Drive, Miami Springs, 33142

Take the lead as the Executive Chef & B at Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami Airport, where your culinary expertise and vision will redefine our guest experience. In this dynamic role, you’ll oversee both the F&B and culinary program, crafting innovative menus and beverage pairings catering to a diverse clientele. Collaborate with a talented team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami Airport, located just half a mile from Miami International Airport and less than 10 minutes to downtown Miami, offers 318 rooms, 12,000 sq ft of meeting space, Complimentary Cooked-to-Order Breakfast, Evening Reception, In-Suite Dining, and Grill 305, featuring the finest steaks and casual Miami hotel dining! We seek a talented Chef with at least 4 years of supervisory/management experience, ready to advance their career.

An Executive Chef & B directs and organizes the activities of the Food & Beverage Departments, including kitchens, restaurants, banquets, and bars, to maintain high standards of food and beverage quality, service, and marketing, maximizing profits through outstanding customer service. Responsible for all food planning, preparation, production, and control across all food outlets and banquet facilities, ensuring Hilton's standards of quality.

What will I be doing?

• Plan and direct the administration and planning functions of the Food & Beverage Department to meet daily operational needs.
• Assign and delegate responsibilities for various food and beverage sub-departments such as restaurants, kitchens, and bars, including scheduling to achieve profitable results.
• Assist with creating and merchandising attractive menus to attract target markets, establishing and achieving profit objectives, and setting standards for quality, service, cleanliness, and promotions to maximize profitability.
• Implement controls over food, beverage, and labor costs, monitor budgets, and ensure expenditures stay within limits, including achieving budgeted revenue, labor costs, and operational expenses.
• Review guest satisfaction regularly, recommend operational and marketing adjustments as needed, and resolve food quality and service complaints.
• Develop operational tools and incidentals such as budgeting, forecasting, purchase specifications, recipes, menu abstracts, food production controls, and job descriptions, with department head assistance.
• Ensure compliance with Hilton policies, procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee hiring, training, supervision, development, discipline, and counseling of culinary and restaurant team members according to Hilton policies.
• Monitor team performance, product quality, and workflow, fostering continuous improvement.
• Audit storeroom items and direct inventory to maintain quality and safety standards, enforcing health and safety procedures across kitchens and storage areas.
• Manage special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What are we looking for?

Hilton, founded in 1919, leads the hospitality industry through innovation, quality, and success. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values:

• Hospitality - Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - Doing the right thing always.
• Leadership - Leading in our industry and communities.
• Teamwork - Being a team player.
• Ownership - Taking responsibility for actions and decisions.
• Now - Operating with urgency and discipline.

Additionally, we value the attributes of Quality, Productivity, and Customer Focus.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is a global leader in hospitality, offering a range of accommodations from luxury hotels to extended-stay suites. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences through our brands and our team members, who are at the heart of our success. We support our team members' wellbeing with programs such as:

• Access to dailyPay
• Health insurance
• Career development opportunities
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards
• Travel discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase at 15% discount
• Educational benefits including college degrees, high school completion, digital literacy, and professional certificates