Executive Sous Chef - Hilton Alexandria Old Town

About the role

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You. Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an Executive Sous Chef, you’re not just assisting in the direction and administration of all hotel culinary operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing day‑to‑day culinary operations: manage 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 Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director to develop and execute menu selections for special banquets and events, incorporating current food trends and regional flavors.
• Delight our guests: engage with guests and clients to gather feedback, identify trends, and support the Executive Chef in implementing improvements that enhance the dining experience.
• Support operational efficiency: assist in managing and refining kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to maintain seamless operations.
• Cultivate a high‑performing team: drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs.
• Uphold regulatory standards: maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol‑awareness regulations, ensuring 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 Us

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 while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our culture has earned repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With a suite of world‑class brands and a company‑wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

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 the Go Hilton travel program.
• Own a piece of Hilton – employee stock purchase program (ESPP) at a 15 % discount.
• Paid parental leave – for eligible team members, partners, and adoptive parents.
• Personalized caregiving support – dedicated caregiving concierge services.
• Crisis concierge – compassionate point of contact for practical and emotional support during times of loss.
• Mental health resources – free counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Health & welfare benefits – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Financial security for your future – retirement plans to help you save for what’s next.

Benefits availability may vary depending on the team member’s location as well as the terms and conditions of each specific program or plan.