Junior Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Seasonal Menus

Hilton; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible travel perks

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Paid parental leave

Mental health resources

Generous PTO

Job summary

Hilton Orlando is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations within the hotel’s culinary team, providing hands-on coaching and guest‑centric service across Outlets and Banquets.

You will oversee production, create seasonal menus, coordinate with Front of House, manage inventories, and ensure health and safety standards are met in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and travel perks as part of Hilton’s commitment to team wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams
• Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team operations: hands-on leadership and coaching for kitchen staff
• Oversee production and service: manage daily kitchen operations, production lists, line checks, expediting
• Enhance menu offerings: develop seasonal menus, promotional features, daily specials
• Promote cross-department collaboration: foster strong relationships between Front of House and Back of House
• Provide administrative support: inventory, ordering, scheduling
• Uphold regulatory standards: health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Menu Development

Communication

Job description

Hilton Orlando is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations within the hotel’s culinary team, providing hands-on coaching and guest‑centric service across Outlets and Banquets.

You will oversee production, create seasonal menus, coordinate with Front of House, manage inventories, and ensure health and safety standards are met in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and travel perks as part of Hilton’s commitment to team wellbeing.