Executive Chef

The Hilton Austin Airport is looking for a talented Executive Chef to lead our Culinary team to new heights.  

Who We Are:

The recently refreshed Hilton is located in the historic Air Force command building right on Austin-Bergstrom International Airport property.  We are proud to be Austin's gateway full-service hotel.  The hotel is managed by Pittsburgh, PA based Prospera Hospitality, with over 20 years of property management experience in hotels, restaurants, and convention centers.

 What You Will Do: 

• Lead the kitchen team by teaching, training, and developing kitchen cooking skills.
• Produce exceptional food for guests of our restaurant, bar, and banquet/catering events.
• Maintain budgeted food costs through creative planning and use of goods.
• Maintain a culture of safety in the kitchen.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and implement food safety processes to pass inspections.
• Create schedules for kitchen team based on business levels and client needs.
• Work collaboratively with FOH F&B team and Sales team to best provide seamless product and service to guests.

 What you'll receive:

• This position will pay $77,000 to $84,000 per year with scheduled annual increases.
• Healthcare benefits are available, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Employer paid short-term and long-term disability benefits are provided.
• Paid time off is provided, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Hilton employees may participate in the Go Hilton employee travel program, offering employees and selected friends and family discounted rates at Hilton company hotels around the world.

• Previous Culinary leadership is a requirement.
• A degree from a culinary school is preferred.
• Branded hotel experience is a plus.
• Food safety and food handler's certifications are required.