Waldorf Astoria Helsinki are currently looking for an Executive Chef. As our future Culinary Leader, you’re not just responsible for the overall vision, strategy, and success 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.

What will I be doing?

As an Executive Chef, you will:

• Develop and execute a culinary vision in alignment with the overall goals of the hotel.

• Lead and inspire the culinary team, providing guidance on culinary techniques, menu development, and presentation.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, providing mentorship, coaching, and development opportunities for culinary team members.

• Ensure hotel compliance with all health and safety and food safety legislation along with brand guidance on food safety.

• Implement succession planning strategies to identify and nurture future leaders within the culinary department.

• Ensure optimal stock control and purchasing decisions to maximize operational efficiency.

• Maintain a visibility in the operation at key times to support operational teams and the guest experience.

• Drive a culture of innovation and creativity within the culinary team, fostering an environment that values experimentation and excellence.

• Develop strong internal relationships internally across the hotel, with suppliers and contractors.

• Drive profitability through effective management of kitchen operations, cost control, and menu engineering

• Ensure payroll is managed within budget and allows for true work life balance for the team.

What are we looking for?

To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Relevant industry experience in a culinary leadership role.

• Relevant experience working with departmental financial data to make strategic/tactical decisions

• Relevant experience managing a culinary team

• You are fluent (business proficient) in English. Ideally you also speak Finnish!

What is it like working for Hilton?

The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 105-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces.

We support the mental and physical well-being of all Team Members, so they can Thrive, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility, career growth and development, and our Go Hilton Team Member Travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members’ unique perspectives and voices—along with those of our Guests, Owners, Suppliers, and Partners—to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of his or her role, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.