Chef de Cuisine – Embassy Suites Downtown Tampa Convention Center

The beautiful Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/tpaeses-embassy-suites-tampa-downtown-convention-center/) is looking for aFull-Time Chef de Cuisine to help lead their culinary team! This 360 room property isconnected by skybridge to Tampa Convention Center. Amalie Arena is a five-minute walk away, and were less than a mile from the Florida Aquarium and Port Tampa Bay.

This position will be supporting TASTE and will be reporting to the Complex Executive Chef.

Shift Pattern: Full availability is needed to support both AM and PM shifts

What are the benefits of working for Hilton?

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:

Team Member Parking
Team Member Meals
Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) – you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount!
Maternity and parental leave, including 12 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
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
Flexible shifts and days off
Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment

What will I be doing?

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

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 regulations, team member productivity and performance, cost controls and overall profitability
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
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#LI-AR2

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 – Were passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Integrity – We do the right thing, all the time.
Leadership – Were leaders in our industry and in our communities.
Teamwork – Were team players in everything we do.
Ownership – Were 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 (http://jobs.hiltonworldwide.com/our-brands/index.php) . 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!#LI-AR2

Job: Culinary

Title: Chef de Cuisine – Embassy Suites Downtown Tampa Convention Center

Location: null

Requisition ID: HOT0B1CK

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