Executive Chef - Hilton McLean

Hilton McLean Tysons Corner; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking an Executive Chef for its Hilton McLean property. The role requires overseeing culinary operations, driving innovation, and ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates will possess significant leadership experience and a passion for culinary excellence within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance Coverage

Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

Discounted travel program

401K plan and company match

Employee stock purchase program

Debt-free education opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of Executive or Executive Sous Chef level experience required.
• Strong banquet and restaurant background.
• Union Management experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all culinary operations including meal production and food quality.
• Create and implement new menus reflecting current food trends.
• Interact with guests to monitor satisfaction and improve service.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Culinary Innovation

Education

Culinary Degree or equivalent

Job description

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Our flagship property, Hilton McLean, is looking for a dynamic and innovative Executive Chef to lead the team!

This well known, high profile property is located directly adjacent to Hilton's headquarters in the bustling area of Tyson's Corner in McLean, Virginia. Our beautiful 458 room property, boasts over 27,000 square feet of elegant meeting space, two food and beverage outlets, as well as In Room Dining.

In this role, the Executive Chef will report directly to the Director of Food and Beverage. The ideal candidate will be a strong relationship builder with excellent communication, a talent for developing others and a passion for driving innovation and improving service standards. At least 2-3 years of Executive / Executive Sous Chef level experience with a strong banquet and restaurant background is required. Union Management experience is required.

For more information on the property, please visit:

• Hilton McLean
• Hilton McLean Tysons Corner (@hilton_mclean)
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• Harth (@harthrestaurant)
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What will I be doing?

As Executive Chef, you would be responsible for directing and administering the planning, preparation, production and control of all culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:


• Direct and oversee all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability
• Create and implement new menus and individual menu items for outlets based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with Director of Food and Beverage
• Interact with guests and clients to monitor and assess satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
• Perform general management duties including, but not limited to, systems management, budget and forecasting, report generation, department management and meeting participation and facilitation
• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
• Recruit, interview and train team members
  
  
  
What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:


• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
  
  
  
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:


• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability
  
  
  
What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrivepersonally and professionallyin a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:


• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Parental leave to support new parents
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt-free education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
• Career growth and development
• Recognition and rewards programs
  
  
  
Work Locations

Hilton McLean at Tysons Corner

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Job

Culinary

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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