Sous Chef - Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport

Hilton; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a Complex Sous Chef to lead culinary operations at a newly renovated hotel. This role is perfect for an experienced culinary leader ready to elevate their career while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You'll oversee meal preparation, manage team performance, and collaborate on menu development, all while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. Join a company renowned for its commitment to hospitality and innovation, and play a key role in delivering memorable dining experiences to guests.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of culinary leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations and ensure food quality and presentation.
• Assist in creating and implementing menu selections for events.
• Monitor team member performance and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

culinary leadership

menu creation

team management

food safety compliance

customer service

Job description

The newly renovated Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport is hiring its next Complex Sous Chef! In this role, you will oversee the culinary production of the hotel's full service restaurant, complimentary breakfast and evening reception, room service, and banquets. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with at least 2 years of culinary leadership experience who are ready for the next step in their career.

A Sous Chef is 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.

Wage: $75,000-$85,000 annually dependent on experience.

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 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