Executive Chef: Menu Innovation & Team Leadership

Hilton; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible travel perks

Own a piece of Hilton

Paid parental leave

Personalized caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Health & welfare benefits

Financial security for your future

Job summary

Hilton Omaha is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the hotel’s culinary and stewarding operations, overseeing a team of 20 and reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage. You will drive menu development, manage food and labor costs, budgeting, forecasting, and purchasing, while delivering outstanding guest experiences and maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation across the property.

This hands-on leadership role requires a creative culinarian with strong communication,

Qualifications

• Seasoned Executive Sous Chef or 1–2 years Executive Chef experience preferred
• Strong menu development skills and ability to craft innovative offerings
• Experience managing food and labor costs, budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, and inventory control

Responsibilities

• Direct culinary operations: oversee preparation and production of hotel meals with high standards and profitability
• Enhance menu offerings by partnering with F&B leadership to develop menus reflecting trends and regional tastes
• Engage with guests and clients to assess satisfaction and implement improvements to elevate dining experiences
• Monitor financial performance: oversee budget management, forecasting, and reporting to meet targets
• Oversee and streamline kitchen systems, processes, and workflows for efficiency
• Drive engagement and retention through performance management and leadership development
• Ensure regulatory excellence by upholding health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Financial management

Cost control

Forecasting

Purchasing

Inventory control

Team development

Communication

Operations

Job description

Hilton Omaha is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the hotel’s culinary and stewarding operations, overseeing a team of 20 and reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage. You will drive menu development, manage food and labor costs, budgeting, forecasting, and purchasing, while delivering outstanding guest experiences and maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation across the property.

This hands-on leadership role requires a creative culinarian with strong communication,