Job Overview:
The Cluster Executive Chef is responsible for leading, inspiring, and managing the culinary
operations of two prestigious Hilton properties in Chania. This role oversees all kitchen
teams, ensuring exceptional quality, innovation, and consistency across multiple dining
venues, bars, and banqueting operations. The Cluster Executive Chef will uphold Hilton
brand standards while developing unique concepts that enhance each property’s identity,
with a strong focus on guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Direct and oversee all culinary operations for both properties, ensuring alignment with
brand standards and property positioning.
• Develop and implement creative menus and seasonal offerings tailored to each venue’s
concept and target clientele, including fine dining, casual outlets, bars, in-room dining, and
banqueting.
• Lead menu engineering and cost control initiatives to achieve budgeted food cost
percentages and optimize profitability.
• Maintain the highest standards of food presentation, taste, hygiene, and safety across all
kitchens, in compliance with HACCP and local regulations.
• Recruit, train, and develop culinary teams across both properties, fostering a culture of
excellence, creativity, and accountability.
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage Management team to design signature experiences
for luxury and MICE guests, including bespoke menus for events, weddings, and
conferences.
• Conduct regular kitchen inspections, audits, and quality checks to ensure consistency and
compliance.
• Partner with procurement to source premium, sustainable, and locally inspired
ingredients.
• Manage kitchen budgets, labor costs, and resource allocation across both hotels
efficiently.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, integrating modern techniques and concepts into the
properties’ culinary identity.
Skills & Qualifications:
Work Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef in luxury hotel or resort
environments, preferably within international brands.
• Proven track record in managing multi-outlet operations, banqueting, and high-end
culinary concepts.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and mentor
multi-cultural teams.
• In-depth knowledge of cost control, menu engineering, and food safety management
systems (HACCP certification required).
• Creativity and passion for culinary innovation while respecting brand standards.
• Fluency in English & preferably Greek (additional languages are an asset).
Benefits
A professional and supportive working environment.Clear prospects for career progression within the company, including involvement in strategic decision-making.Additional benefits such as performance bonuses, extra leave days, and achievement-based incentives.Opportunities to actively contribute to shaping the company’s strategy.Exciting projects and challenges to further develop, grow, and strengthen the group.
Disclaimer
This job posting is for a position at a hotel that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, salary, benefits and compensation decisions, and the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website. If you accept this position, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton. You will not be eligible from compensation or benefits from Hilton. You will be eligible for compensation or benefits only as may be provided to you by the independent franchisee.