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Chef de Cuisine - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport

Hilton · Seattle, WA🇺🇸

Pay: The source listing did not state pay.
Employment: Full-time
Contract: No separate contract type was accepted from the source listing.
Venue: Hotel
Location: Seattle, WA, United States
Posted: Yesterday
Schedule: Full Availability
Apply: On employer site

Details stated in the listing

Employment terms: Full time

Job description

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.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Previous culinary leadership experience (lead cook, chef de cuisine, or sous chef)
Flexible open availability
Previous experience with budget and food costing
Menu engineering and costing experience
Union management and hotel experience a plus!

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

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Employer-listed

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. 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: Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family Vision, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance Mental Health Resources Best-in-class Paid Time Off (PTO) – you will accrue 18 days in your first year Supportive parental leave program that runs concurrently with Washington State’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. Our team members receive benefits up to Washington State’s maximum threshold per week. Hilton will then “top this up” to the weekly ABBR (Annual Benefit Base Rate) Go Hilton travel discount program: 110 nights of discounted travel per calendar year Matching 401(k) plan Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay Complimentary Duty Meals served in our Team Member Restaurant Employee Assistance Program 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) Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) – purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount Career growth and development Team Member Resource Groups Recognition and rewards programs