Chef de Cuisine - Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Forge your legacy by joining the newest and highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria hotel, located at the epicenter of D.C. on Pennsylvania Avenue, as the Chef de Cuisine! The iconic Old Post Office has been reimagined as Waldorf Astoria Washington DC - reclaiming its position as one of Washington, D.C.'s preeminent addresses where all are welcome. With 263 rooms, 38,000 square feet of event space, and 2 restaurants plus 3 bars, this is the new home for Washington, D.C.'s most consequential events, groundbreaking meetings, and unforgettable experiences. Want to learn more? Hotel Website, Facebook, Instagram In this role, you will oversee Peacock Alley and In-Room Dining, managing a team of 2 Senior Sous Chef, 15-20 cooks and reporting directly to the Executive Chef.The ideal candidate will must be an exceptional leader with a passion for creating delicious culinary creations, a talent for training and developing others, and experienced in all aspects of restaurant operations (ex. financial performance, social media reputation, local market capture, and employee relations). At least 2 years of culinary management experience is required. Experience managing a unionized work environment and prior luxury hotel experience are a plus. Classification : Full-Time

Shift : Various - must be available to weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Rate : The annual salary range for this role is $95,000 - $100,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

Medical Insurance Coverage Available -for you and your family

What will I be doing?As Chef de Cuisine, you would be responsible for leading the culinary production of a designated kitchen in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards :

Lead daily culinary production, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, cost controls and overall profitability Perform general management duties including, but not limited to, systems management, budget and forecasting, report generation, department management and meeting participation and facilitation Visually inspect, select and use quality food and beverage products including, but not limited to, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and spices Create and implement new menus and individual food items Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward Recruit, interview and train team members 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!The Benefits - Hilton is proud to 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 such as :

Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay

Medical Insurance Coverage - for you and your family

Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program

Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

Go Hilton travel program : 100 nights of discounted travel

Parental leave to support new parents

Debt-Free Education : Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including : college degrees and professional certifications

401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

Hilton Shares : Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount

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

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