The Hilton San Diego Bayfront is looking for their next talented Lead Cook ! The culinary team is looking for someone with at least 5 years of professional cooking experience, 2 years of past supervisory experience in a culinary setting, as well as strong communication and team building skills . This person will need to be adaptable and supportive when helping lead the team. This is the perfect step for someone looking for growth in their culinary career.

A Lead Cook is responsible for overseeing and participating in the preparation of food items in accordance with recipes and established standards in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability.

What will I be doing?

1.Preparation of all food and kitchen items for restaurant menus, outlet production special events, etc.

2.Oversee preparation of food in all areas during assigned shift. Ensure that quality, flavor and presentation of product is above standard at all times.

3.Visually check food quality and continuously perform taste tests of product prepared for hotel guests to ensure quality and consistency.

4.Write detailed prep lists and kitchen orders, assign duties to team members, communicate needs of kitchen to team, review and production sheets, coordinate with restaurant management when necessary.

5.Teach, train educate, huddle and conduct one-on-one’s with team members in various ways to ensure that Hilton Values, Mission and goals/direction are being continuously re-enforced and respected.

6.Check and respond to all emails on a daily basis to ensure good flow of communication.

7.Communicate any challenges to Chef/Sous Chef

8.Assists Chef/Sous Chef in providing a safe working environment and overseeing cleanliness, safety and sanitation in all kitchens in all areas.

9.Assist in ensuring that we are Ecosure and QA compliant.

10.Walk all line setups and taste all mise en place to ensure that food is at the highest quality, back-up prep is correct, and touch base with restaurant management/supervisors to ensure guest satisfaction.

Wage for this role is $27.53 an hour

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 (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!

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking#1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place To Work & Fortune (https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces-international/world-s-best-workplaces/2023)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:

Access to your pay when you need it through

Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family

Mental Health Resources

Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

Go Hilton travel discount program

Supportive parental leave

Matching 401(k)

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount

Debt-free education (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-announces-new-education-benefit-through-partnership-with-guild-education): Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

Career growth and development

Team Member Resource Groups

Recognition and rewards programs

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

Job: Culinary

Title: Lead Cook - Hudson and Nash Restaurant - Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Location: null

Requisition ID: HOT0AKOX

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