Chef de Cuisine - Hilton Chicago

The beautiful Hilton Chicago, in the heart of the windy city, is looking for a Chef de Cuisine to join their talented Culinary team!

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Hilton Chicago is a landmark luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown, overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan. Known for its rich history, high-volume culinary operations, and commitment to excellence, the hotel offers diverse dining experiences ranging from banquets and conventions to refined restaurant service. Joining the Hilton Chicago culinary team means working in a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment that values teamwork, creativity, and career growth within the world‑class Hilton brand.

Full-Time

Shift Pattern: Flexible availability, to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Rate: $74,000-$76,000 based on experience

The ideal candidate is a passionate culinary professional with proven leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel environment. They bring strong management skills, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to maintaining the highest levels of food quality, safety, and presentation. A commitment to innovation, guest satisfaction, and upholding the Hilton brand standards is essential, along with the ability to partner effectively with executive leadership to drive operational excellence.

What will I be doing?

As Chef de Cuisine, you would be responsible for leading the culinary production of a designated kitchen in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Leading and overseeing daily culinary operations for designated high volume restaurants

• Lead daily culinary production, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, cost controls and overall profitability

• Expediting service during peak periods to ensure smooth kitchen flow and timely delivery

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

• Visually inspect, select and use quality food and beverage products including, but not limited to, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and spices

• Create and implement new menus and individual food items

• Managing labor schedules, food cost controls, inventory levels, and waste reduction initiatives

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

• Recruit, interview and train team members

The Benefits

Hilton is proud to 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 such as:

• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Complimentary Meals in the Team Member Restaurant
• Complimentary Access to the Hotel Athletic Club
• Go Hilton Hotel Discount program: 100 nights of discounted hotel stays
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility
• Parental leave to support new parents
• 401K plan and company match
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Continuing Education opportunities
• Career growth and development
• Recognition and rewards programs

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!