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! You'll be the brains behind the kitchen operations, making sure everything runs smoothly and deliciously. You are also a key player in bringing our culinary vision to life. As a Sous Chef, you’re not just leading daily kitchen operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
People
- Supervise all employees during set-up, service and breakdown for each meal period.
- Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Hilton and local regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen. HACCP
- Work together with the Senior Sous chef and/or Executive Sous Chef in preparing marketing plan throughout the year.
- Verify all scheduled staff is present and signed-in.
- Ensure training is occurring on an ongoing basis with all employees.
- Maintain discipline and motivation for employees.
- Ensure proper training is given to all line cooks.
- Actively work with restaurant manager, stewarding, and engineering in having a smooth operation.
- Ensure kitchen employees are storing food properly, following a ‘FIFO’ system.
- Assume full responsibility in the absence of the Senior Sous chef and/or Executive Sous Chef.
- Participate in the scheduling and performance evaluation of kitchen employees.
- Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
- Perform other tasks or projects assigned by hotel management and staff.
- Support another kitchen department when required.
Product
- Able to assist and prepare Tea Lounge, In Room Dining, Basilico, Manhattan and Western Banquet menu items.
- Expedite orders on the line, by getting involved, coordinating, checking and managing the line,
- Control all food preparation/storage.
- Ensure the service and food prepared are up to Hotel’s standard.
- Requisite all food items needed daily from the food storeroom in concert with all cooks.
- Verify the taste and presentation of food produced prior to meal periods.
- Communicate and delegate the production schedule for the day, collating quantities to be produced from the forecast and for the next day’s banquet function sheets.
- Inspect and supervise the sanitation and maintenance of equipment.
- Ensure that proper work orders are made and follow up accordingly.
Profit
- Control labor and food costs.
- Perform daily storeroom inspections of all walk-in refrigerators to ensure that proper rotation of food is done.
- Assist the storeroom Receiving Clerk in reviewing the quality of goods received as necessary.
- Review the refrigerator areas of the kitchen and storerooms to ensure the proper usage of merchandise.
- Inform and keep the Senior Sous chef and/or Executive Sous Chef up-to-date on problems and irregularities and recommends courses of action.
- Monitor and control the labor maximize productivity to produce a quality product while adhering to labor standards.
- Monitor and control the food cost by creative menu planning, keeping waste to a minimum.
- Assist in the development of a safe and clean working environment.
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A Sous Chef serving Hilton Brands always works on behalf of our guests and collaborates closely with fellow Team Members. To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate the following:
- Relevant culinary qualifications or equivalent professional experience in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or a related field.
- Proven experience in culinary operations, including supervising kitchen teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English to support operational and guest service requirements.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and safe food handling practices in accordance with applicable local regulations.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills, with the ability to motivate and support Team Members.
- Good understanding of food cost control, recipe standardisation, inventory management, and portion control.
- Strong culinary skills with the ability to prepare and present high-quality dishes across à la carte, buffet, and banquet operations.
- A creative approach to menu execution and food presentation while maintaining Hilton's quality and brand standards.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and perform effectively under pressure.
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays, based on operational requirements.
- A positive, professional, and guest-focused attitude with a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences.
How We’ll Help You Thrive
At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:
Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you covered
*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.