Job Description

TM Kitchen Sous Chef


With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.


If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it's with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.


The Team Member Kitchen Sous Chef supervises and ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen and service area of the Team Member Restaurant. This role is responsible for the kitchen production, preparation and presentation, providing training and supervision to Team Member Restaurant team members, and maintaining cost control.

What will I be doing?

As the Team Member Kitchen Sous Chef, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:


Supervise all work production, complying with government and group regulations. Participate creatively in the preparation of menus and special food items, as well as in the organization of a variety of team member activities held at the Team Member Restaurant. Responsible for the maintenance of a relatively low food cost in the Team Member Kitchen. Responsible for the cleanliness, sanitation and orderliness of the Team Member Kitchen. Organize and supervise the work of all production personnel engaged in the preparation of food in the Team Member Kitchen and participate as well. Responsible for team member management including working schedules, trainings, performance reviews and talent development. Manage and control the goods in stock. Establish standards of food quality and preparation and ensure that they are strictly adhered to. Perform other duties common to supervisory personnel. Be aware of all house rules, observe them and assist in enforcing them, encouraging fellow employees to do likewise. Train junior staff on the job in order to improve their standards. Follow and enforce the hygiene and safety standards set by the hotel and Food & Hygiene department. Knowledgeable of the hotel's fire and safety procedures as well as the operation of kitchen and firefighting equipment. Be responsible for the management of team members' meal orders. Be responsible for the fixed assets, ensuring that hotel management requirements are met. Be responsible for the chemical use in the Team Member Kitchen, ensuring that local and group regulations are met.

What are we looking for?

A Team Member Kitchen Sous 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:


High School diploma or equivalent. 2 years of experience in a similar position in international brand hotel properties. Experienced in Kitchen team management. Knowledgeable of hygiene, safety and food ingredients. Able to train and inspire the team to achieve / out-perform with good food cost control. Good team player, strong ownership and self-motivated team player. Work well in stressful situations, remaining calm under pressure and able to solve problems. Good communication with all other team members. Basic computer software knowledge

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!