Executive Chef (Waldorf Astoria Cancun)

An Executive Chef at Waldorf Astoria will build a reputation for the hotel by maintaining a talented and creative kitchen brigade, offering an innovative menu, and promising an exceptional culinary experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in luxury hospitality, Forbes star standards, and food safety, with a strong attention to detail.

What will I be doing?

As Executive Chef, you are fully responsible for developing the reputation of the hotel through the production of excellent quality food throughout the hotel, and the development of a high-quality kitchen brigade. An Executive Chef will oversee the operational management of the kitchen and Team Members:

1. Lead of the kitchen brigade and ensure ongoing development of Team Members
2. Identify an effective approach to succession planning
3. Create menus that meet and exceed customers' needs and conform to brand standards
4. Ensure the consistent production of high-quality food through all hotel food outlets
5. Develop positive customer relations through proactive interaction with Guests, Team Members, contractors, and suppliers
6. Resolve, promptly and completely, any issues that may arise in the kitchen or related areas among Guests and Team Members
7. Manage department operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and waste management
8. Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
9. Actively seek verbal feedback from customers on a regular basis and respond to all guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
10. Ensuring adequate resources are available according to business needs
11. Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
12. Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
13. Ensure team members have an up-to-date knowledge of menu items, special promotions, functions and events
14. Maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas
15. Ensure that staffing levels are maintained to cover business demands
16. Ensure monthly communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generated
17. Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
18. Recruit, manage, train and develop the kitchen team
19. Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
20. Ensure maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues are dealt with in a timely manner
21. Manage financial performance of the department so all planning is in line with hotel objectives
22. Manage food control systems are adhered to them so margins are on target in a pro-active way
23. Regular review of all menus with Food and Beverage manager to confirm offerings are in line with market trends
24. Be environmentally aware
25. Ensure food wastage program is adhered to so that margins are on target
26. Responsible for ensuring that the monthly working schedules are made and maintained in accordance with local legislation

What are we looking for?

An Executive Chef at Waldorf Astoria serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

1. Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant.
2. In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
3. Familiarity with Forbes star standards.
4. Strong leadership and team management skills.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
7. High attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
8. Eager to grow and currently developing within a luxury hotel environment.
9. Advanced English proficiency.

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

1. A certification in management
2. Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

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!