Sous Chef - DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown Fort Shelby

Hilton; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-renowned hospitality brand as a Sous Chef in the heart of Detroit! This exciting opportunity involves overseeing culinary operations, ensuring exceptional guest service, and contributing to menu development. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, attention to detail, and a passion for team development. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive benefits, including travel discounts and comprehensive health coverage. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career and be part of a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Go Hilton travel program

DailyPay access

Employee stock purchase program

Maternity and parental leave

Debt-Free Education

Flexible shifts

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Mental health resources

Best-in-Class Paid Time Off

401K plan and company match

Qualifications

• Previous high-volume culinary experience with career growth.
• Self-driven work ethic with attention to cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in culinary operations and food quality.
• Create menu selections for events based on food trends.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Building

Food and Beverage Knowledge

Leadership

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Are you seeking a thrilling opportunity to be part of a world-renowned hospitality brand known for its unwavering commitment to exceptional service and unparalleled guest experiences?

Look no further than DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby!

We are currently seeking a Sous Chef to join our team.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Detroit, our hotel boasts 200 guest rooms, 18,000 square feet of event space and several unique dining options.

Check us out: Food & Drink (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dttlfdt-doubletree-suites-detroit-downtown-fort-shelby/dining/) | Motor City Kitchen (https://www.motorcitykitchen.com/)

We offer a competitive salary, Hilton travel discounts, paid time off, and FULL medical benefits!

The ideal candidate will:

1. Have previous high-volume culinary experience and exhibit progressive career growth
2. Have a self-driven work ethic with heavy attention to detail and cleanliness
3. Have a positive approach to hospitality and dedication to team building/development
4. Have a thirst for knowledge, with a solid Food and Beverage core

Growing and developing our team into the future leaders of the hospitality world is engrained in our culture. We are excited to provide you with the experience and knowledge that will continue to excel your career!

Interested? Apply to join our team today!

What will I be doing?

As Sous Chef, you would be responsible for assisting with the direction and oversight of all culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, a Sous Chef would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

1. Assist the Executive Chef in the direction and oversight of all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability.
2. Create and implement menu selections for special banquet themes and events based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage, as needed.
3. Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards.
4. Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, training, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward.

What are the benefits of working for Hilton?

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

1. Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
2. Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
3. Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount!
4. Maternity and parental leave, including 12 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
5. Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild
6. Flexible shifts and days off
7. Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for you and your family, including Telemedicine and at-home care via AmazonCare
8. Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
9. Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
10. 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment

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:

1. Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
2. Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
3. Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
4. Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
5. Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
6. Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline.

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

1. Quality
2. Productivity
3. Dependability
4. Customer Focus
5. 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