Summary
Hilton is hiring an Executive Sous Chef in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role oversees daily culinary operations, including meal preparation, food quality, presentation, cost controls, and profitability. The chef works with the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director on menus and helps improve guest dining experiences and kitchen workflows. Responsibilities also include recruiting and developing team members and maintaining health, safety, and sanitation standards.
The posting
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Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an Executive Sous Chef, you’re not just assisting in the direction and administration of all hotel culinary operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
Responsibilities
Here's what you'll do during a typical day:
- Oversee day-to-day culinary operations: Manage the preparation and production of hotel meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability
- Contribute to menu creations: Partner with the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director to develop and execute menu selections for all Food & Beverage outlets
- Enhance the guest experience: Engage with guests and clients to gather feedback, identify trends, and support the Executive Chef in implementing improvements to the dining experience
- Support operational efficiency: Assist in managing and refining kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to maintain seamless operations
- Lead a high-performing team: Recruit new talent while fostering team growth through regular coaching, training, and recognition opportunities
- Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing
Qualifications
What It Takes to Make the Stay
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.