Executive Sous Chef

Hilton Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

PTO

Employee Discounts

401(k)

Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Hilton Anchorage is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead the hotel’s food division, ensuring high quality and consistent kitchen operations in a busy downtown property. You will train staff, manage food costs, maintain sanitation standards, and step in as Executive Chef when needed.

This role requires leadership in a fine-dining environment and flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights and holidays.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certification (e.g., SERV Safe, HACCP)
• Minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment with culinary leadership preferred
• Culinary degree/diploma from an accredited culinary school or institute (certificate, diploma, or associate degree)
• Specialized training in pastry, butchery, or other culinary disciplines
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Manage all kitchen activities including food preparation and training of kitchen staff
• Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
• Supervise and inspect equipment for cleanliness and proper operation
• Ensure high quality food presentation and timely service
• Cover Executive Chef duties in their absence
• Adhere to standards of food quality, recipes, and presentation
• Monitor storage, stock, and food rotation; maintain sanitation standards
• Ensure kitchen staff follow cleanliness and sanitation practices
• Communicate clearly with managers, staff, and guests
• Work long hours in hot conditions

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Leadership

Fine dining cooking

Education

Culinary degree/diploma

Pastry/butchery training

Job description

The Hilton Anchorage Hotel is looking for an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of the food division in the hotel.

We are the largest full-service hotel with 606 rooms located in downtown Anchorage. The hotel has a full-service restaurant, bar, room service, concierge lounge, exercise room, indoor pool and 23,000 sq. ft of functional event space.

Responsibilities

• Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff.
• Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production.
• Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order.
• Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner.
• Assume the role as Executive Chef in his or her absence.
• Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications.
• Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met.
• Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.
• Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time, and working long hours in hot conditions.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certification (e.g., SERV Safe, HACCP)
• Minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred.
• Culinary Degree/Diploma: culinary education from an accredited culinary school or institute. This includes Certificate, Diploma, or associate's degree in culinary arts or a related field.
• Any specialized training in pastry, butchery, or other culinary disciplines
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Schedule Options

• Flexible shifts
• Day/Evening shifts available
• Rotating weekends and weekend availability as needed

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Medical
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Discounts
• 401(K)

Supplemental Pay

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location

• In-person