The award-winning Hilton Columbus Downtown is looking for a Sous Chef to help lead the team at Market!
The Market will be a grab & go option offering fresh and affordable sandwiches, salads, sundries and more! With this property already receiving top awards within Hilton (ex. 4-time Connie Award Winner and F&B Program of the Year), rated as an AAA 4-Diamond Hotel, and currently undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion, this is an incredible opportunity.
Located in the heart of the city, this property has 532 rooms, 25,000 square feet of banquet space, and 4 food and beverage outlets. This includes a 3-meal restaurant, bar, grab & go, and coffee shop. In the fall, this high-profile property will expand to 1,000 rooms, 75,000 square feet of banquet space, and 6 food and beverage outlets.
Bring your talents to the table in a creative, dynamic atmosphere, with teammates that share the same passion for hospitality! We offer amazing benefits such as FREE parking and meals, worldwide travel discounts, paid time off starting on your first day, and much more!
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the culinary production for our 24-hour grab & go Market/Coffee Shop. Reporting into the Market Chef, this position will help manage a team of up to 12 line cooks and 2 supervisors. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in a high volume, fast paced kitchen. Retal experience is a plus!
Learn more about our upcoming outlets here: FOOD + DRINK | Stories Above All (storiesaboveallcolumbus.com)
What will I be doing?
As Sous Chef, you would be responsible for assisting with the direction and oversight of all culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, a Sous Chef 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
- Create and implement 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
- Assist in monitoring and developing 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!