Sous Chef - Hilton Atlanta

Hilton; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible travel perks

Own a piece of Hilton (ESPP)

Paid parental leave

Personalized caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Generous paid time off

Health & welfare benefits

Financial security for your future

Job summary

Hilton Atlanta is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team in a 1200+ room property located in the heart of downtown. Experience in banquet and à la carte operations is required, with a minimum of five years in culinary management to inspire guest-focused dining.

You’ll drive menu development, mentor staff, ensure health and safety standards, and collaborate with Front of House to deliver memorable stays.

Qualifications

• Five years of culinary management experience.
• Experience leading kitchen teams and mentoring staff.
• Banquet and à la carte culinary knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team operations in outlets or banquets.
• Oversee production, service, and line checks.
• Develop seasonal menus and daily specials.
• Foster collaboration between Front of House and Back of House.
• Provide inventory management, ordering, and scheduling support.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Mentorship

Banquet experience

A la carte service

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a Sous Chef, you're not just leading daily kitchen operations - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests - we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career - and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we're more than a great place to stay - we're a great place to work.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks - Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton - Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave - Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support - Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge - In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources - Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) - Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits - From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future - Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Hilton Atlanta is searching for talented Sous Chef to lead their team! This is a 1200+ room property located in the heart of downtown, connected via skywalk to Peachtree Center mall and the MARTA Station. The ideal candidate will possess both banquet and à la carte experience, with a minimum of five years of culinary management experience, strong leadership and mentorship skills, and the flexibility to support both restaurant operations and banquet operations. As a Sous Chef, you're not just leading daily kitchen operations - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Lead culinary team operations: Provide hands-on leadership and in-the-moment coaching to kitchen staff, with either a focus on Outlets or Banquets
• Oversee production and service: Manage daily kitchen operations, including creating and monitoring production lists, completing line checks, and expediting service periods
• Enhance menu offerings: Develop and implement seasonal menus, promotional features, and daily specials
• Promote cross-department collaboration: Foster strong, positive relationships between Front of House and Back of House teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Provide administrative support: Assist with inventory management, ordering, and scheduling
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing