Banquet Sous Chef

Description

The iconic Hotel del Coronado is looking for a Banquet Sous Chef to join the Culinary Team! Join one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts in the world and after a $400M renovation and expansion, the resort is more stunning than ever - to include additional banquet space and other exciting F&B enhancements.

Located on Coronado Island just minutes from Downtown San Diego, this 28-acre property was built in 1888 and has over 750 rooms (to include cottages and villas), 65,000 square feet of banquet space, and 10 food and beverage outlets. This includes 4 restaurants, 2 bars, food truck, marketplace, ice cream shop, and in-room dining.

In this role, you will assist the Executive Banquet Chef in overseeing all banquet culinary operations managing a team of 30-35.  

The ideal candidate will be a driven leader with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences and a talent for training and developing others. At least 2-3 years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume and hotel banquet operation is required. Prior union management experience is a plus.

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What will I be doing?

A Banquet Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Banquet Chef to manage aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. You will also be required to manage food provisions, assist with guest queries, and control costs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions

• Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation

• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner

• Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly

• Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback

• Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets

• Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Banquet Chef

• Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations

• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team

• Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team

• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets

• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships

• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation

• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues

• Be environmentally aware

• County of San Diego Food Handlers Card is required

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!

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. 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 – for you and your family
• 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 (ex. 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.

Salary Range: The annual salary range for this role is $70,000-$75,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

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