Hilton Short Hills

Executive Chef

Union City, NJ, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $78,900.00 - $108,700.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
career advancement

Job Description

Hilton is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, with thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories. Founded nearly a century ago, Hilton has grown to offer a diverse portfolio of brands that cater to various traveler needs, ranging from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. Renowned for its commitment to exceptional guest experiences, Hilton operates flagship brands including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton, among others. Hilton’s global presence and dedication to quality have made it a favored choice for millions... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 10 to 15 years as head of kitchen in a 4 or 5-star category hotel or individual restaurants with high standards
  • At least 8 years of experience as a main chef
  • Up to date with sanitation classes
  • Possess a valid health certificate
  • Good command in English both verbal and written to meet business needs
  • Work experience in similar capacity with international chain hotels
  • A major in cooking advantageous

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 10 to 15 years as head of kitchen in a 4 or 5-star category hotel or individual restaurants with high standards
  • At least 8 years of experience as a main chef
  • Up to date with sanitation classes
  • Possess a valid health certificate
  • Good command in English both verbal and written to meet business needs
  • Work experience in similar capacity with international chain hotels
  • A major in cooking advantageous

Job Duties

  • Oversee culinary operations in all restaurant's kitchens including pastry main kitchen Chinese kitchen executive club lounge kitchen and stewarding operations
  • Work at off-site events when requested
  • Plan prepare and implement high quality food and beverage products and set-ups in all areas and in the restaurants
  • Work seamlessly with recipes standards and plating guides
  • Maintain all HACCP aspects within the hotel operation
  • Use all equipment tools and machines appropriately
  • Focus on constantly improving the training manuals and SOPs
  • Participate actively in quality initiatives such as the daily Chef briefings and monthly team meetings to improve culinary operations meet targets and keep communication flowing
  • Assist in inventory taking
  • Knowledgeable of hotel’s occupancy events forecasts and achievements
  • Prepare menus as requested
  • Work on new dishes for food tastings and photo taking
  • Attend service briefings
  • Communicate effectively with the Service team
  • Control stations within the kitchen
  • Effectively respond to every guests’ requests
  • Learn and adapt to changes
  • Be receptive to constructive feedback
  • Purchase for and control production
  • Review rosters prepared by Section Chefs in advance ensuring that they fulfil high business productivity and guest satisfaction
  • Be disciplined and adhere to proper work practices at all times for yourself and team members assigned to you
  • Maintain good personal hygiene clean uniforms proper sanitation and cleanliness of the workstations and work tools
  • Be aware of the dangers of contaminated food and ensure ingredients in the refrigerators are checked and replaced appropriately
  • Report to the chefs on issues and take appropriate action
  • Ensure that recipes and costings are established and updated
  • Select team members who display qualities and attributes that reflect the department standards
  • Monitor food quality and quantity to ensure the most economical usage of ingredients
  • Advise new menus and seasonal food concept changes
  • Liaise with the Chefs daily to advice on any challenges and that guests will experience no delays during the service period
  • Check that the quality of food prepared by team members meet the required standard and make necessary adjustments
  • Monitor the overall food operation and ensure that food items are being prepared in a timely and correct manner
  • Oversee the cleanliness hygiene and maintenance of the kitchen and undertake necessary steps to maintain the highest possible standards in this area
  • Attend communication meetings ensure that all assigned team members receive this communication
  • Maintain at all times a professional and positive attitude towards team members and supervisors
  • Adhere to established hotel rules and team member handbook ensuring all team members under your supervision do so as well for the department to operate smoothly
  • Coordinate organize and participate in all production pertaining to the kitchen
  • Check and follow-up on the ingredients for the ala carte menus daily menus and seasonal specials maintaining the standards of pre-set recipes portion control and costing at all times
  • Manage the training function and ensure all team members are certified in their position before taking charge of an area of responsibility
  • Control and monitor optimum food costs to yield maximum amount of outlet profit and maximum guest satisfaction
  • Work closely with the Chef and meet regularly to determine menu selections and specials that is both satisfying to guest and profitable to outlet
  • Review all timesheets to ensure that team members’ work times and meal breaks are accurate
  • Understand practice and promote good teamwork to achieve missions goals and overall departmental standards
  • Conduct culinary department meetings and communicate important hotel information to team members receiving feedback in the absence of the Chef communicating upwards to ensure a high level of team member satisfaction
  • Ensure that all team members have a complete understanding of and adhere to the hotel’s team member rules and regulations
  • The Management reserves the right to make changes to this job description at its sole discretion and without advance notice
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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