Executive Sous Chef - Hilton Anaheim

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 an Executive Sous Chef , you’re not just assisting in the direction and administration 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.

The Hilton Anaheim is searching for their next Executive Sous Chef to join the team! If you have a passion for customer service and want to learn and grow in the hospitality industry, this is the perfect opportunity!

The 1,574 room Hilton Anaheim is in the heart of California's famous Orange County, next to the Anaheim Convention Center and steps from the Disneyland Resort. Be part of a team that is ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces list! From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities and our amazing Go Hilton travel discount program that our team members and their family and friends may use.

The ideal candidate will possess the following

• Prior hotel experience
• Prior union management experience
• Previous experience managing a larger team under a collective bargaining agreement
• High volume multioutlet experience
• Computer and Microsoft Office literacy
• Ability to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Previous kitchen leadership experience of 3+ years (Chef de Cuisine, Senior Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef)

Here's what you'll do during a typical day

• Assist in overseeing day-to-day culinary operations: Manage the preparation and production of hotel meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability
• Enhance menu offerings: Partner with the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director to develop and execute menu selections for special banquets and events, incorporating current food trends and regional flavors
• Delight our guests: Engage with guests and clients to gather feedback, identify trends, and support the Executive Chef in implementing improvements that enhance the dining experience
• Support operational efficiency: Assist in managing and refining kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to maintain seamless operations
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

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.