Executive Chef | Hilton Garden Inn, Phoenix Downtown

About the role

The Executive Chef provides strategic and operational leadership for all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional quality, profitability, food safety, and employee development. Lead all kitchen operations and culinary staff through hiring, coaching, scheduling, and performance management.

Collaborate with the Food & Beverage Manager to recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, coach, and develop restaurant, bar, banquet, and outlet team members. Create a culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation for restaurants, breakfast buffet, banquets, catering, and VIP amenities.
• Maintain recipe consistency, presentation, portion control, and quality.
• Develop seasonal menus and specials aligned with Hilton Garden Inn standards.
• Control food cost through purchasing, inventory management, waste reduction, and recipe costing.
• Monitor revenue, labor, food and beverage cost, inventory variance, payroll, and productivity.
• Analyze P&L statements and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining guest satisfaction.
• Work closely with vendors to maintain quality and pricing.
• Maintain HACCP documentation, sanitation standards, FIFO rotation, and health inspection readiness.
• Partner with the Food & Beverage Manager and Sales team to execute banquets, promotions, and holiday events.
• Work with the Food & Beverage Manager to ensure MOD coverage.

Requirements

• 3+ years of progressive executive chef experience required, with a minimum of one year supervisory/management experience.
• High school diploma or GED required; college degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Serve Safe, TIPS, or CARE beverage service certification or the ability to obtain certification is required.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis throughout shift.
• Ability to lift, transport, and connect a keg weighing up to 150 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance.
• Ability to work extended hours based on business needs, with physically demanding responsibilities such as walking, standing, carrying, and lifting throughout the extended shift.

Skills

• Ability to communicate well with all levels within and outside the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills with employees and guests.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory/management experience in a hotel setting of similar brand or distinction.
• Experience with a venue of similar size, volume, and reputation for focusing on guest satisfaction.

Benefits

This position offers full benefits.

Pay

Salary dependent on experience.