Sous Chef, Banquets - Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection Hilton

Job Description

Work Locations:
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton 1500 Orange Avenue Coronado 92118

The iconic Hotel del Coronado is looking for a Banquet Sous Chef to join the Culinary Team! Join one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts in the world and after a $400M renovation and expansion, the resort is more stunning than ever - to include additional banquet space and other exciting F&B enhancements.

Located on Coronado Island just minutes from Downtown San Diego, this 28-acre property was built in 1888 and has over 750 rooms, to include cottages and villas, 65,000 square feet of banquet space, and 10 food and beverage outlets. This includes 4 restaurants, 2 bars, food truck, marketplace, ice cream shop, and in-room dining.

In this role, you will assist the Executive Banquet Chef in overseeing all banquet culinary operations managing a team of 30-35.

The ideal candidate will be a driven leader with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences and a talent for training and developing others. At least 2-3 years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume and hotel banquet operation is required. Prior union management experience is a plus.

A Banquet Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Banquet Chef to manage aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. You will also be required to manage food provisions, assist with guest queries, and control costs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions

Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation

Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner

Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly

Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback

Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets

Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Banquet Chef

Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations

Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team

Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well‑organized, motivated Team

Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets

Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships

Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation

Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues

Be environmentally aware

County of San Diego Food Handlers Card is required

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
• Customer Focus

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…