Chef de Cuisine - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

About the role

As a Chef de Cuisine at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, you will oversee culinary operations for The Set and The Roundhouse, delivering memorable dining experiences for guests. This role offers the opportunity to expand your leadership experience while contributing to the resort’s reputation for outstanding hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and cost control to optimize profitability
• Develop and execute menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership, incorporating seasonal ingredients and culinary trends
• Manage inventory and procurement, maintaining cost efficiency while ensuring high-quality ingredients
• Support financial performance by participating in P&L reviews, managing food and labor costs, and implementing operational improvements
• Enhance guest experiences by engaging with guests and stakeholders, gathering feedback, and supporting initiatives to elevate dining
• Inspire and develop the team by supervising performance, providing coaching, and fostering a positive work environment
• Uphold regulatory standards for health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of cooking/culinary experience
• 2+ years in a supervisory role within a kitchen, preferably in a hotel setting
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Computer literacy and the ability to liaise between team members and upper management
• Luxury resort, payroll, and banquet (high-volume) experience are a plus

About Hilton

Hilton is a global leader in hospitality, recognized for delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering an award-winning workplace culture. The company’s core values—spreading hospitality, acting with integrity, inspiring leadership, driving teamwork, owning accountability, and acting with urgency—guide its approach to success. Hilton supports team members’ growth and wellbeing through world-class benefits, including travel perks, stock purchase programs, paid parental leave, mental health resources, and comprehensive health and financial benefits.