Executive Chef

Overview

Executive Chef ( Job Number :

HOT0BWVB). Location : Hilton Doha Diplomatic District, Street West Bay Area, P O Box 40414 Doha. An Executive Chef will build a reputation for the hotel by maintaining a talented and creative kitchen brigade, offering an innovative menu, and delivering an exceptional culinary experience. Responsibilities

Lead the kitchen brigade and ensure ongoing development of Team Members Identify an effective approach to succession planning Create menus that meet and exceed customer needs and conform to brand standards Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel outlets Develop positive customer relations through proactive interaction with guests, Team Members, contractors, and suppliers Resolve, promptly and completely, any issues that may arise in the kitchen or related areas among Guests and Team Members Manage department operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and waste management Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions Actively seek verbal feedback from customers and respond to guest queries in a timely and efficient manner Ensure adequate resources are available according to business needs Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and ensure compliance with current legislation Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets Ensure team members have up-to-date knowledge of menu items, promotions, functions and events Maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas Ensure staffing levels cover business demands Ensure monthly communication meetings are conducted and minutes are generated Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures Recruit, manage, train and develop the kitchen team Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation Ensure maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues are dealt with in a timely manner Manage financial performance of the department in line with hotel objectives Manage food control systems to ensure margins are on target in a proactive way Regularly review all menus with the Food and Beverage Manager to confirm offerings are in line with market trends Be environmentally aware Ensure a food wastage program is adhered to so that margins are on target Prepare and maintain monthly working schedules in accordance with local legislation What are we looking for?

An Executive Chef 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 : Previous, relevant experience as an Executive Chef or a high-performing Sous Chef in a first class property, required Excellent leadership skills A creative approach to the production of high quality food A business focused approach to managing a hotel kitchen Excellent communication skills Ability to build relationships, internal and external, to the hotel and the Company Excellent planning and organizational skills Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required) It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions : A certification in management 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. Our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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