Sous Chef, Diplomat Prime - The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

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.  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

The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton is searching for a talented Restaurant Chef to lead the team at Diplomat Prime!

The ideal candidate will be an innovative, creative, and passionate Chef with 3–5 years of culinary leadership experience. They must be a seasoned, hands-on leader with strong leadership skills and a deep passion for culinary excellence. Advanced proficiency with computer systems and kitchen management platforms is essential, as they will oversee payroll, staff scheduling, inventory, ordering, and cost control.

This individual must have proven experience in team development, mentoring, menu creation, and fostering team accountability. Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to operations are key. Previous hotel experience and union leadership experience are preferred.

This leader will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine, managing a team of seven culinary professionals and driving a culture of collaboration, creativity, and high performance.

Shift Pattern: Full-Time/ Full availability is needed including weekdays, weekends, and holidays

What are the benefits of working for Hilton?*

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 DailyPay
•      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\: 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.

What will I be doing?

As Sous Chef, you would be responsible for assisting with the direction and oversight of all culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, a Sous Chef would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Assist the Executive Chef in the direction and oversight of all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability
• Create and implement menu selections for special banquet themes and events based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage, as needed
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
• Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, training, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward