Executive Sous Chef - Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $118,000.00 - $130,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Incredible travel perks
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid parental leave
Personalized caregiving support
Crisis concierge
Mental Health Resources
Generous Paid Time Off
health and welfare benefits
Financial security through retirement plans

Job Description

Hilton Hotels is a globally renowned hospitality company recognized for its exceptional service and commitment to creating memorable guest experiences. As a leader in the hotel industry, Hilton operates a diverse portfolio of world-class hotel brands and consistently sets new standards in the art of hospitality. With over 3 billion guests welcomed worldwide, Hilton has established an award-winning workplace culture recognized by Great Place to Work and Fortune as one of the World’s Best Workplaces. The company is not only focused on delivering outstanding service to its guests but also dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment for its team members. At Hilton, the core values that drive success include a passion for hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and a sense of urgency to make a lasting impact every day. Hilton proudly invests in the wellbeing of its team members by offering unmatched perks, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

The role of Executive Sous Chef at Hilton is pivotal in delivering the culinary excellence and hospitality warmth the brand is known for. This position entails assisting in the direction and management of all hotel culinary operations to ensure the highest standards in food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction. The Executive Sous Chef plays a key role in shaping the dining experience by collaborating closely with the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director to enhance menu offerings, especially for special banquets and events, incorporating contemporary food trends and regional flavors. Beyond culinary expertise, the role demands a strong leadership presence to cultivate a high-performing kitchen team, driving engagement, retention, and continual professional development.

An Executive Sous Chef at Hilton is deeply involved in maintaining operational efficiency by refining kitchen systems and workflows, managing food cost controls, and ensuring regulatory compliance including health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness standards. Importantly, this role also requires active engagement with guests and clients to gather feedback and identify trends that inform improvements in the dining experience. At Hilton, the Executive Sous Chef embodies the company’s core values of hospitality, integrity, leadership, and teamwork, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability that reflects the urgency and discipline needed in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Hilton offers a comprehensive package of employee benefits aimed at supporting team members through all stages and aspects of their lives. These include generous paid time off, health and welfare plans, mental health resources, caregiving and crisis concierge services, paid parental leave, an employee stock purchase program, and incredible travel perks through the Go Hilton program, allowing deeply discounted stays at Hilton properties worldwide. The company’s commitment to its employees’ wellbeing and career development makes Hilton an outstanding place to build a rewarding and long-term career in hospitality. Joining Hilton as an Executive Sous Chef means becoming part of a world-class brand that values your contributions and supports your professional journey every step of the way.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a sous chef or similar culinary leadership position
  • Culinary degree or equivalent education preferred
  • Knowledge of health safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights weekends and holidays
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Excellent team leadership and communication skills
  • Passion for hospitality and guest service excellence

Job Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a sous chef or in a similar culinary leadership role
  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification preferred
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills
  • Ability to develop innovative menus and incorporate current food trends
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with budget management and cost control

Job Duties

  • Assist in overseeing day-to-day culinary operations
  • Manage the preparation and production of hotel meals ensuring high standards of food quality presentation cost controls and overall profitability
  • Partner with the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director to develop and execute menu selections for special banquets and events incorporating current food trends and regional flavors
  • Engage with guests and clients to gather feedback identify trends and support the Executive Chef in implementing improvements that enhance the dining experience
  • Assist in managing and refining kitchen systems processes and workflows to maintain seamless operations
  • Drive engagement and retention through performance management professional development and recognition programs
  • Maintain compliance with health safety sanitation and alcohol awareness regulations ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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