Executive Chef

An Executive Chef will build a reputation for the hotel by maintaining a talented and creative kitchen brigade, offering an innovative menu, and promising an exceptional culinary experience.

What will I be doing?

As Executive Chef, you are fully responsible for developing the reputation of the hotel through the production of excellent quality food throughout the hotel and the development of a high-quality kitchen brigade. An Executive Chef will oversee the operational management of the kitchen and Team Members. Specifically, an Executive Chef will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Lead the kitchen brigade and ensure the ongoing development of Team Members
• Identify an effective approach to succession planning
• Create menus that meet and exceed customers’ needs and conform to brand standards
• Ensure the consistent production of high-quality food through all hotel food outlets
• Develop positive customer relations through proactive interaction with Guests, Team Members, contractors, and suppliers
• Resolve promptly and completely any issues that may arise in the kitchen or related areas among Guests and Team Members
• Manage department operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and waste management
• Manage all aspects of the kitchen, including operational, quality and administrative functions
• Actively seek verbal feedback from customers regularly and respond to all guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensuring adequate resources are available according to business needs
• Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and take action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Ensure team members have an up-to-date knowledge of menu items, special promotions, functions and events
• Maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas
• Ensure that staffing levels are maintained to cover business demands
• Ensure monthly communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generated
• Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Recruit, manage, train and develop the kitchen team
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Ensure maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues are dealt with promptly
• Manage the financial performance of the department so all planning is in line with the hotel’s objectives
• Managing food control systems adheres to them  so margins are on target in a proactive way
• Regular review of all menus with the Food and Beverage manager to confirm offerings are in line with market trends
• Be environmentally aware
• Ensure the food wastage program is adhered to so that margins are on target
• Responsible for ensuring that the monthly working schedules are made and maintained by local legislation

What are we looking for?

An executive chef serving Hilton brands always works on behalf of our guests and with other team members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Previous, relevant experience as an Executive Chef or a high-performing Sous Chef in a first-class property is required
• Excellent leadership skills
• A creative approach to the production of high-quality food
• A business-focused approach to managing a hotel kitchen
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build relationships, internal and external, with the hotel and the Company
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)
• Must speak French fluently

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• A certification in management
• Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

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 fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality,” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!