Executive Pastry Sous Chef - Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas

Hilton is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. With a legacy of welcoming over 3 billion guests worldwide, Hilton has earned repeated recognition as one of the World's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work and Fortune. This renowned hotel company exemplifies a commitment to hospitality that goes beyond providing accommodations; it aims to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Hilton's award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, supportive environment where team members are encouraged to grow, develop their careers, and thrive both personally and professionally. The company invests significantly in the wellbeing of its team members, offering a variety of benefits designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance.

The role of Executive Pastry Sous Chef at Hilton is much more than a culinary position; it is a vital part of the hospitality experience that the hotel promises to its guests. This full-time position involves supporting the daily pastry operations within a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring the production of high-quality pastries and desserts that contribute to memorable guest experiences. The Executive Pastry Sous Chef plays a key role in managing and mentoring the pastry team, maintaining strict compliance with health and safety regulations, and overseeing kitchen cleanliness and organization. This role requires a passionate individual who embodies Hilton's core values of hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and a focus on delivering excellence in every moment. Working as part of Hilton's kitchen team offers an opportunity to showcase culinary creativity while supporting a culture that emphasizes professionalism, respect, and continuous learning.

As an Executive Pastry Sous Chef, you will assist in overseeing the preparation, execution, and presentation of a wide range of pastries and desserts including breads, rolls, breakfast pastries, and specialty desserts crafted from designated recipes and quality standards. You will be responsible for managing product inventory, ensuring proper storage and rotation of ingredients, and maintaining supply levels to facilitate smooth day-to-day operations. Beyond kitchen production, you will uphold the highest standards of cleanliness to prevent cross-contamination and promote a safe working environment. Mentorship is an important aspect of the role, as you will provide hands-on training and support to junior pastry staff and apprentices, helping develop the next generation of culinary talent. This position demands a detail-oriented, organized professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and is committed to ensuring an outstanding guest experience with every dish served.

Hilton values its team members as much as its guests, providing an array of generous benefits and perks that support well-being and financial stability. Highlights include the Go Hilton travel program, offering deeply discounted hotel stays; an employee stock purchase plan allowing team members to invest in the company at a discount; paid parental leave; personalized caregiving support; crisis concierge services; mental health resources through an Employee Assistance Program; generous paid time off; comprehensive health and welfare plans; and retirement savings options. This comprehensive benefits package reflects Hilton's dedication to creating not just jobs, but fulfilling careers in a workplace culture that champions respect, diversity, and inclusion. Working at Hilton means joining an award-winning workplace culture that truly values and rewards its people, along with giving you the chance to help make every guest stay magical and memorable.