Executive Chef - Hilton Austin

Hilton Austin is a premier, upscale hotel located in the vibrant heart of downtown Austin, Texas, right adjacent to the Convention Center. This remarkable property stands 31 stories high and features 801 beautifully appointed rooms. Hilton Austin is also home to three distinct food and beverage outlets and offers an impressive 60,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, making it an ideal venue for both corporate events and social gatherings. The hotel combines a sophisticated urban atmosphere with access to all that Austin's rich cultural scene has to offer, from live music and art to world-class dining and outdoor activities. Its position as a top-tier hospitality destination attracts discerning guests from all over the world who seek exceptional service, comfort, and style. Hilton Austin is part of the globally recognized Hilton brand, which has been a leader in the hospitality industry since its founding in 1919. Hilton is known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and the enhancement of guest experiences worldwide. As a result, this property functions as a benchmark for excellence in both accommodations and culinary offerings.

The Executive Chef role at Hilton Austin presents a tremendous opportunity to join a dynamic culinary team within an award-winning hotel. This full-time position is designed for a visionary culinary leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences and fostering a strong team environment. The Executive Chef will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations throughout the hotel, including supervising food preparation, ensuring outstanding food quality and presentation, and maintaining compliance with the highest safety and sanitation standards. The role requires a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, especially one accustomed to upscale hotels, specialty restaurants, and banquets.

The ideal candidate will bring between three to five years of Executive Chef experience and demonstrate a proven track record of success in managing culinary teams, creating innovative menus that reflect current food trends and local Austin flavors, and driving overall profitability through effective cost controls and staff management. This executive role includes interacting closely with guests and clients to ensure satisfaction and continually improve culinary offerings based on feedback. Additionally, the Executive Chef will handle general management tasks such as budgeting, forecasting, department reporting, and participation in leadership meetings.

Hilton Austin values leaders who embody the company's core principles, including hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and a forward-thinking attitude. The Executive Chef is expected to cultivate these values within their culinary team while also emphasizing quality, productivity, dependability, customer focus, and adaptability. The hotel prides itself on fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture, ranked as the number one Best Company To Work For in the U.S. as well as a top workplace for women for five consecutive years.

Working at Hilton Austin also means enjoying access to a suite of innovative benefits, designed to support team members’ mental and physical well-being and professional growth. These include DailyPay for flexible access to earned wages, comprehensive health insurance, career advancement opportunities, employee resource groups, recognition programs, generous paid time off, supportive parental leave, stock purchase programs, and debt-free education options in various disciplines. For culinary professionals eager to grow their leadership and technical skills while contributing to a world-class hospitality experience, the Executive Chef position at Hilton Austin stands out as a premier career opportunity in one of Texas's most exciting cities.