Hilton Waikoloa Village is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a dynamic, large-scale culinary operation at one of Hawai‘i’s most iconic resort destinations. Spanning multiple restaurants, bars, and expansive banquet venues across 62 oceanfront acres, this role offers the opportunity to create memorable dining experiences for guests from around the world. As Executive Chef, you will set the culinary vision for the resort, driving innovation, elevating execution, and developing a strong kitchen culture rooted in collaboration and excellence. From high-volume events to destination dining moments, this is an exceptional opportunity for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced resort environment and is inspired by the energy, scale, and beauty of Hawai‘i hospitality.

What will I be doing?

As Executive Chef, you would be responsible for directing and administering the planning, preparation, production and control of all culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Direct and oversee all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitabilityCreate and implement new menus and individual menu items for outlets based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with Director of Food and BeverageInteract with guests and clients to monitor and assess satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordinglyEnsure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standardsPerform general management duties including, but not limited to, systems management, budget and forecasting, report generation, department management and meeting participation and facilitationMonitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and rewardRecruit, interview and train team members

Hilton Waikoloa Village is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a dynamic, large-scale culinary operation at one of Hawai‘i’s most iconic resort destinations. Spanning multiple restaurants, bars, and expansive banquet venues across 62 oceanfront acres, this role offers the opportunity to create memorable dining experiences for guests from around the world. As Executive Chef, you will set the culinary vision for the resort, driving innovation, elevating execution, and developing a strong kitchen culture rooted in collaboration and excellence. From high-volume events to destination dining moments, this is an exceptional opportunity for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced resort environment and is inspired by the energy, scale, and beauty of Hawai‘i hospitality.

What will I be doing?

As Executive Chef, you would be responsible for directing and administering the planning, preparation, production and control of all culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Direct and oversee all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitabilityCreate and implement new menus and individual menu items for outlets based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with Director of Food and BeverageInteract with guests and clients to monitor and assess satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordinglyEnsure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standardsPerform general management duties including, but not limited to, systems management, budget and forecasting, report generation, department management and meeting participation and facilitationMonitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and rewardRecruit, interview and train team members

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the World. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including: 

Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family  Mental health resources including Employee Assistance ProgramBest-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) Go Hilton travel program: 110 nights of discounted travelParental leave to support new parents401K plan and company match to help save for your retirementEmployee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount Debt-free education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*Career growth and development Recognition and rewards programs

The annual salary range for this role is $180,000-$200,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.