Executive Chef - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City - Overland Park

Responsibilities

Direct culinary operations: Oversee the preparation and production of hotel meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability.

Enhance menu offerings: Partner with the Food and Beverage Director to develop new menus and individual menu items based on current food trends and regional tastes.

Delight our guests: Engage with guests and clients to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and implement improvements to elevate the dining experience.

Monitor financial performance: Oversee budget management, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met and culinary operations are aligned with the hotel’s goals.

Optimize kitchen operations: Oversee and streamline kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs.

Ensure regulatory excellence: Uphold compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, fostering a culture committed to the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing.

Qualifications

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality.

Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing.

Inspiring others through Leadership.

A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes.

A sense of Ownership and accountability.

A focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About the Role

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune.

Benefits

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program.
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future.
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents.
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones.
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care.
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most.
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered.
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next.