Sous Chef - DoubleTree by Hilton Crystal City

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $30.10
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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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 plans

Job Description

Hilton is a globally renowned hospitality company recognized for its unparalleled commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering an award-winning workplace culture. As a leader in the hotel industry, Hilton operates a diverse portfolio of world-class brands, welcoming more than 3 billion guests worldwide while maintaining a dedication to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. With a reputation built on integrity, leadership, teamwork, and ownership, Hilton supports its team members with outstanding benefits and career development opportunities that encourage professional growth and personal well-being.

The role of Sous Chef at Hilton is pivotal in driving the culinary excellence that guests expect from such a prestigious establishment. As a Sous Chef, you will be entrusted with leading the culinary team operations, providing hands-on leadership and coaching to kitchen staff, and managing daily kitchen operations with a focus on either Outlets or Banquets. Your responsibilities include overseeing production and service, creating and monitoring production lists, completing line checks, and expediting service periods to ensure flawless execution.

Additionally, the Sous Chef is tasked with enhancing menu offerings through the development and implementation of seasonal menus, promotional features, and daily specials that delight guests. Collaboration is a key aspect of this role, fostering strong relationships between Front of House and Back of House teams to ensure seamless operations. Furthermore, you will provide essential administrative support by assisting with inventory management, ordering, and scheduling. Maintaining high regulatory standards by ensuring compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations is also an integral part of this position, safeguarding guest and team member well-being.

Hilton values its core principles deeply, and as a Sous Chef, you will embody qualities that reflect the company’s commitment to hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and urgency. The company invests in team members with benefits such as incredible travel perks including discounted hotel stays, the opportunity to participate in an employee stock purchase program, paid parental leave, personalized caregiving support, crisis concierge services, mental health resources, generous paid time off, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, and financial plans for future security. These offerings illustrate Hilton’s dedication to the holistic support of its employees beyond the workplace.

Joining Hilton as a Sous Chef means becoming part of a global community that upholds an exceptional workplace culture, recognized repeatedly on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. The company ensures that every team member has the resources and encouragement needed to thrive, whether you are starting your career or seeking new challenges. This role represents not only a job but a vibrant career path where your contributions will directly influence the hospitality experience for countless guests, while you enjoy the perks and growth that come with being part of a world-leading hotel brand.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a supervisory role
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • Strong organizational and leadership abilities
  • Effective communication skills
  • Physical ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in a culinary leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety standards
  • Ability to develop and innovate menus
  • Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
  • Proficiency in inventory and staff scheduling
  • Understanding of health and safety regulations
  • Passion for hospitality and guest service excellence

Job Duties

  • Lead culinary team operations by providing hands-on leadership and coaching
  • Oversee daily kitchen operations including production lists, line checks, and service periods
  • Develop and implement seasonal menus, promotional features, and daily specials
  • Foster cross-department collaboration between Front of House and Back of House teams
  • Assist with inventory management, ordering, and scheduling
  • Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations
  • Expedite service to ensure efficient and high-quality guest experiences

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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