Executive Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Hotel Kitchens

Hilton; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Go Hilton travel program

ESPP (employee stock purchase)

Paid parental leave

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Job summary

Hilton Anaheim is hiring an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations in a high-volume hotel with multiple outlets. You will partner with the Executive Chef to maintain top-quality food, cost controls, and guest satisfaction while mentoring a large team under a union agreement.

This role requires a passion for hospitality, leadership excellence, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to ensure flawless service.

Qualifications

• Prior hotel experience.
• Prior union management experience.
• Previous kitchen leadership roles (3+ years).
• High volume multioutlet experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations, ensuring food quality, cost controls, and profitability.
• Partner with Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director to develop menus for events and banquets.
• Engage guests and collect feedback to drive dining improvements.
• Refine kitchen systems and processes for seamless operations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, with performance management and recognition.

Skills

Hotel experience

Union management experience

Kitchen leadership

High volume operations

Microsoft Office

Flexible schedule

Job description

Hilton Anaheim is hiring an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations in a high-volume hotel with multiple outlets. You will partner with the Executive Chef to maintain top-quality food, cost controls, and guest satisfaction while mentoring a large team under a union agreement.

This role requires a passion for hospitality, leadership excellence, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to ensure flawless service.