Executive Chef, Hilton Short Pump

Job Duties

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards.
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs.
• Ensure that all supplies are ordered, stocked, and properly stored.
• Recruit, hire, train and manage kitchen staff to ensure quality culinary dishes are produced and guest satisfaction standards are maintained.
• Work with management to arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Provide and model effective guest service, communicate expectations and motivate staff to live up to the same expectations.
• Develop interesting and innovative ways to promote incremental revenue for outlets, using relevant marketing techniques to drive guest usage of food and beverage operations.
• Be responsive to and find creative ways to accommodate reasonable guest requests for menu selections, event planning, etc.
• Work with appropriate departments and recommend strategies to consistently provide an outstanding Food and Beverage experience for our guests.
• Review new techniques for food preparation and presentation in a manner and variety that maximizes guest satisfaction and minimizes food costs.
• Provides the vision, leadership and strategy to inspire associates to deliver exceptional service and drive financial success.
• Maintain compliance with all health and safety and other food and beverage regulations; keep current on all matters pertaining to the food and beverage industry.
• Maintain appearance, upkeep and cleanliness of all Kitchen equipment and facilities.
• Maintain a professional attitude and proper attire when on property, ready to meet or service a guest at any time.
• Maintain records of special events, house counts, food covers and daily business volumes.
• Establish and maintain professional business relations with vendors.
• Flexibility to work various schedules as business demands including nights, weekends and holidays.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability and a 401k plan. We also offer paid time off, a world class hotel discount program and a fun, friendly place to work. We work hard but have fun doing it and are proud of our commitment to excellence and outstanding guest service.