Executive Sous Chef

Description

Hilton New York Times Square is looking for a talented Executive Sous Chef to join our amazing team at this stunning landmark hotel!

About Hilton New York Times Square:

Located in the heart of Times Square, this upscale hotel soars 44 stories above Manhattan, offering 478 rooms and featuring newly renovated food and beverage outlets, including 42nd and Sky, The High Rise Buffet, and The Long Acre Market, perched 21 stories high with breathtaking views of Times Square.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A driven leader with at least two (2) years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in a hotel setting.
• Experience managing union staff is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a keen eye for detail and outstanding organizational skills.
• A passion for delivering excellence in guest service and team member engagement. 

Shift Pattern: Open availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Rate: $75,000- $90,000  per year - final offer based on experience.

The Benefits:

Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Workplace by Great Place to Work & Fortune.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Medical Insurance Coverage 
• Mental Health Resources
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel discount program
• Supportive parental leave
• Matching 401(k)
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (e.g., college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates, and more)
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs

**Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

What will you be doing?

As the Executive Sous Chef, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of our Food & Beverage departments. You will assist the Executive Chef in overseeing the culinary operations for all three food and beverage outlets, managing both front and back-of-house teams, including servers, runners, bartenders, market attendants, culinarians, and stewards. You will also work closely with F&B leadership on menu development, labor management, purchasing, and cost control to ensure high standards of food quality, guest service, and financial profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Chef & Beverage Team in the direction and oversight of culinary operations, including food preparation, quality control, and compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
• Manage and develop team member performance, including supervision, training, scheduling, and recognition of team members across all F&B outlets.
• Menu development for banquets, special themes, and events, focusing on current food trends and regional preferences.
• Support the management of food costs, purchasing, and processing invoices to maintain profitability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness standards at the federal, state, and company levels.
• Collaborate with the F&B leadership on policies, procedures, and cost control measures to enhance the overall guest experience. #LI-AT3

Requirements

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline.

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

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 nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities, and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. 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!

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