Executive Chef of Restaurants - Hilton Columbus Downtown (Food Services)
Join the award-winning Hilton Columbus Downtown as our next Executive Chef of Restaurants!
Recognized as one of Hilton's premier properties, Hilton Columbus Downtown boasts an impressive array of accolades, including six Conrad Hilton “Connie” Awards, recognition by USA Today as one of the Top 47 New Restaurants, and the prestigious Hilton Food & Beverage Program of the Year. This AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel is a beacon of excellence in the heart of Columbus.
With 1,000 elegantly appointed guest rooms, over 75,000 square feet of versatile event space, and six distinct food and beverage outlets, this is a rare opportunity to lead culinary innovation at one of Hilton's flagship urban properties.
In this dynamic role, you will lead the operations of FYR, our signature restaurant renowned for its live-fire cooking and inventive Midwestern cuisine. Showcasing an open kitchen concept and emphasizing the freshest seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, FYR delivers an engaging and authentic dining experience. In addition to FYR, you will also oversee the vibrant lobby bar and adjacent dining outlets, ensuring seamless service and exceptional guest experiences across all venues.
You will collaborate closely with the Director of Food & Beverage and the Executive Chef to refine and elevate the restaurant concept. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the restaurant's identity, supporting marketing initiatives, and representing FYR through strategic public relations efforts. Together, you will work to position FYR as the premier culinary destination in the city.
The ideal candidate is a passionate and accomplished culinarian with a dynamic leadership presence and a proven ability to inspire and elevate a high-performing team. They will bring creativity, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of both culinary excellence and operational efficiency to drive the restaurant's continued success. A strong commitment to innovation, team development, and delivering exceptional guest experiences is essential.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience leading a professional kitchen in an upscale, high-volume restaurant is preferred. Expertise in live-fire cooking techniques is required, along with a keen eye for quality, consistency, and the artistry of modern American cuisine.
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What will I be doing?
As Executive Chef of Restaurants, you would be responsible for directing and administering the planning, preparation, production and control of all culinary operations in the signature restaurant, rooftop restaurant and lobby bar 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:
- Direct and oversee all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability
- Create and implement new menus and individual menu items for outlets based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with Director of Food and Beverage
- Interact with guests and clients to monitor and assess satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
- Perform general management duties including, but not limited to, systems management, budget and forecasting, report generation, department management and meeting participation and facilitation
- Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations 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 have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. 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. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 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
- 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
- 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*
- Career growth and development
- Recognition and rewards programs
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