Executive Sous Chef - Hilton Motif Seattle (Finance)

The stylish Hilton Motif Seattle is looking for an Executive Sous Chef to help lead the culinary team! Located on 5th Avenue in the heart of downtown Seattle, this stylish boutique hotel is nestled between Pike Place Market and Union Street and features a vibrant award-winning restaurant that is currently being elevated, approximately28,000 square feet of meeting space, and 319 rooms.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• 2+ years of culinary leadership experience required (Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Senior Sous Chef of Banquet Chef)
• Hotel experience required
• Previous banquet experience is a plus
• Operational knowledge of budgeting and forecasting
• Past menu development and costing experience
• Restaurant opening experience a plus
• A passion to cultivate a positive and collaborative workplace culture

  Wage: The Salary Range for this role is $95,000-$100,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

An Executive Sous Chef is responsible for assisting in the direction and administration of the planning, preparation, production and control of all culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

What will I be doing?

As Executive Sous Chef, you would be responsible for assisting in the direction and administration of the planning, preparation, production and control of all culinary operations 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:

• 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
• Assist the Executive Chef by interacting with guests and clients to monitor and assess satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
• Assist the Executive Chef in creating and implementing 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
• Monitor and develop 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

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 have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Hospitality Company To Work For in the World

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 package including:

• Medical Insurance Coverage - for you and your family.
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Mental Health Resources
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) - you will accrue 18 days/144 hours in your first year
• Supportive parental leave program that runs concurrently with Washington State's Paid Family and Medical Leave program. Our Team Members receive benefits up to Washington State's maximum threshold per week. Hilton will then "top this up" to the weekly ABBR (Annual Benefit Base Rate).
• Go Hilton travel discount program: 110 nights of discounted travel per calendar year
• Matching 401(k)
• 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
• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay

Other Compensation

• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Complimentary meals in the cafeteria while on shift
• Commuter Benefit - Unlimited city and county public transit for only $18/mo.