Executive Chef - President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, DoubleTree by Hilton

Step into a storied destination as the Executive Chef at DoubleTree by Hilton – President Abraham Lincoln , where history and hospitality come together in the heart of Springfield. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the culinary vision for a landmark hotel known for its warm service, vibrant dining, and dynamic events. Overseeing restaurants, banquets, and special functions, you’ll have the creative freedom to craft inspired menus that honor classic American flavors while introducing fresh, modern touches. If you’re a passionate, hands-on culinary leader ready to make your mark at an iconic property, we invite you to join the team at DoubleTree – President Abraham Lincoln.

What will I be doing?

As Executive Chef, you would be responsible for directing and administering the planning, preparation, production and control of all culinary operations in the hotel continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Direct and oversee all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability

• Create and implement new menus and individual menu items for outlets based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with Director of Food and Beverage

• Interact with guests and clients to monitor and assess satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards

• Perform general management duties including, but not limited to, systems management, budget and forecasting, report generation, department management and meeting participation and facilitation

• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward

• Recruit, interview and train team members

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton Worldwide has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton Worldwide 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:

H Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

I Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

L Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

T Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

O Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

N Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes in our Team Members:

• Living the Values

• Quality

• Productivity

• Dependability

• Customer Focus

• Teamwork

• Adaptability

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the World . 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
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Parental leave to support new parents
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt-free education Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
• Career growth and development
• Recognition and rewards programs