The beautiful Hilton Chicago, in the heart of the windy city, is currently hiring an Executive Sous Chef to assist with leading the team! 

 

Located on South Michigan Avenue and overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, this hotel offers 1,544 guest rooms and suites, 234,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and exceptional dining options.

In this role, you will support the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary operations. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader who is dedicated to excellence, creative, a team player, and thrives in a high-volume environment. This individual must be well-versed in banquets, restaurants, menu development, and a variety of cuisines. At least 3 years of culinary management in a high-volume operation is required. Prior union experience is a huge plus!

What will I be doing?

As Executive Sous Chef, you would be responsible for assisting in the direction and administration of 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:

Assist the Executive Chef in the direction and oversight of all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitabilityAssist the Executive Chef by interacting with guests and clients to monitor and assess satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordinglyAssist the Executive Chef in creating and implementing menu selections for special banquet themes and events based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage, as neededEnsure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standardsMonitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, training, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward

Pay Rate

The estimated salary is $100,000 and it's based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

The Benefits

Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. 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

Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

Complimentary Meals in the Team Member Restaurant

Complimentary Access to the Hotel Athletic Club

Go Hilton Hotel Discount program: 100 nights of discounted hotel stays

Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility

Parental leave to support new parents

401K plan and company match

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount

Continuing Education opportunities

Career growth and development

Recognition and rewards programs

What are we looking for?

3+ years of culinary management experience Open availability to work varying days and shiftsExcellent people management and communication skillsHotel and/or Union experience preferred, but not requiredUnderstanding of P&L, food costs, ordering, forecasting, budgeting, and scheduling, strongly preferred

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

QualityProductivityDependabilityCustomer FocusAdaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!