Executive Chef - Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas

Job Description - Executive Chef - Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas (HOT0C32A)

Job Number HOT0C32A

Work Locations Hilton Salwa Beach & Villa Salwa Doha (tbd)

An Executive Chef 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.

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. Specifically, an Executive Chef will perform the following tasks to the highest standards :

Lead the kitchen brigade and ensure ongoing development of Team Members

Identify an effective approach to succession planning

Create menus that meet and exceed customers' needs and conform to brand standards

Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food 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 on a regular basis and respond to all 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 take action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation

Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets

Ensure team members have an up‑to‑date knowledge of menu items, special promotions, functions and events

Maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas

Ensure that staffing levels are maintained to cover business demands

Ensure monthly communication meetings are conducted and post‑meeting minutes 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 so all planning is in line with hotel objectives

Ensure food control systems are adhered to so margins are on target in a pro‑active way

Regularly review all menus with Food and Beverage manager to confirm offerings are in line with market trends

Be environmentally aware

Ensure food wastage program is adhered to so margins are on target

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 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 organisational 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 travellers 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!

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