Sr. Executive Sous Chef

Job description

The Sr. Executive Chef serves as the second-in-command of the culinary division, translating the Executive Chef’s strategy into flawless daily execution across all kitchens, banquets, pastry, stewarding interfaces, and culinary projects, delivering revenue, profit, and guest satisfaction while developing chefs and line team members.

What will I be doing?

Strategy & Financial Stewardship

·  Operationalize the Executive Chef’s annual culinary plan and budget (food cost %, labor productivity, mix, waste, and quality KPIs).
·  Own day-to-day cost control: yield management, portion compliance, recipe costing, transfers, and inventory integrity; recommend price/mix changes with supporting data.
·  Partner with Purchasing/Stores to ensure HSM sourcing, vendor performance, and seasonality-driven buys align with quality and margin targets.

Culinary Excellence & Menu Execution

·  Lead execution of all menus and specials across outlets/banquets/pastry per brand standards and property positioning; ensure product consistency (seasoning, portion, appearance) at pass.
·  Co-drive R&D with the Executive Chef, incorporating local flavors and seasonal items; coordinate tastings and rollout SOPs.
·  Champion speed-of-service and plating standards; coordinate service flow with Restaurants/Banquets.

People Leadership & Development

·  Lead, coach, and performance-manage sous/outlet chefs and the Executive Sous Chef (where applicable); conduct line checks, feedback huddles, and craft development plans.
·  Recruit, onboard, and train team members in technical skills, safety, and Hilton service behaviors; drive engagement through clear goals and recognition.
·  Plan staffing and scheduling based on forecasted volumes and event load; approve daily deployment and OT discipline.

Food Safety, Sanitation & Compliance

·  Enforce HACCP, allergen controls, temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and Aruba regulatory requirements; ensure walk-ins/reach-ins organization and labeling compliance.
·  Partner with Stewarding on hygiene, warewashing standards, and smallwares par levels; correct hazards and document follow-up.

Operations, Equipment & Facilities

·  Maintain kitchen readiness: preventive maintenance coordination, equipment calibration, and timely repair requests to Property Operations; plan CAPEX/FF&E inputs.
·  Oversee receiving, storage, and issuing processes to protect quality and traceability; conduct inventories with loss-prevention controls.

Guest & Stakeholder Partnership

·  Engage with guests, VIPs, Sales/C&E, and F&B leaders to tailor experiences; analyze feedback and initiate corrective actions.
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Act as Chef-in-Charge in the Executive Chef’s absence.

 

What are we looking for?

A Senior Executive Sous Chef with Hilton always works on behalf of our guests and in partnership with other Team Members. To succeed in this role, you should consistently demonstrate the following attitude, behaviors, skills, and values:

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Proven experience as a Sous Chef or a high-performing Junior Sous Chef

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A creative, modern approach to cuisine and menu development

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Strong people-leadership and supervisory skills

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Positive, collaborative attitude

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Strong written and verbal communication skills

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Commitment to delivering exceptional guest service

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Professional appearance and grooming standards

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Excellent planning and organizing skills, with keen attention to detail

It would be advantageous in this position to demonstrate:

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Relevant culinary qualifications/certifications for the role

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Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, days, afternoons, and evenings

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector—from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For more than a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities, and value. Our vision—to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality—unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all.