Executive Chef - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City - Overland Park

Hilton Hotels & Resorts is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry known for providing exceptional guest experiences across its vast portfolio of luxury and full-service hotels. Founded with a vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide. The company prides itself on its commitment to excellent service, quality, and creating memorable stays for every guest. With a diverse global presence and a wide variety of brands under its umbrella, Hilton continuously sets new standards for travel and lodging, striving to ensure each visitor experiences comfort, luxury, and exceptional care. Recognized repeatedly on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton also fosters an award-winning workplace culture that emphasizes integrity, leadership, teamwork, and ownership among its team members.

The role of Executive Chef at Hilton is central to the success of the hotel’s culinary operations. This position requires overseeing all aspects of food preparation and production, ensuring that meals served meet the highest standards of quality, presentation, and profitability. The Executive Chef collaborates closely with the Food and Beverage Director to enhance menu offerings, incorporating current food trends and regional flavors to delight guests. Beyond culinary creativity, the role involves managing financial performance by controlling budgets, forecasting expenses, and reporting on operational outcomes to meet the hotel’s financial targets.

In addition to optimizing kitchen operations and systems for efficiency, the Executive Chef plays a pivotal role in cultivating a high-performing culinary team. This includes driving engagement, managing performance, and fostering professional development to retain top talent. Regulatory compliance is also critical, with responsibilities encompassing adherence to health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for both guests and staff. Hilton values team members who embody their core values of hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and a sense of urgency to deliver excellence in every moment.

Working at Hilton provides comprehensive support to team members, including incredible travel perks like discounted stays through the Go Hilton program, employee stock purchase opportunities, paid parental leave, and personalized caregiving support. Mental health resources, generous paid time off, and extensive health and welfare benefits further contribute to a supportive workplace that values the wellbeing and future security of its employees. Hilton is dedicated to building not just memorable guest experiences but also a fulfilling and rewarding career path for its team members.