Head Chef (Trader Vic's)

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 a Chef de Cuisine, you’re not just overseeing kitchen operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

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. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Oversee daily culinary operations:

Manage food preparation and production, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to cost controls to optimize profitability

• Develop and execute menus:

Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership to create and refine menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and culinary trends

• Manage inventory and procurement:

Oversee ordering, inventory control, and vendor relationships to maintain cost efficiency while ensuring high-quality ingredients

• Support financial performance:

Participate in P&L reviews, manage food and labor costs, and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and profitability

• Enhance guest experiences:

Engage with guests and internal stakeholders, gather feedback, and support initiatives to elevate the dining experience

• Inspire and develop the team:

Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment

• Uphold regulatory standards:

Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing