Executive Sous Chef Curio Collection Hilton

The iconic Hotel del Coronado is looking for an Executive Sous Chef to join the 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.

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

In this role, you will oversee operations in banquets and seasonal outlets (seasonal pop‑ups, F&B activations, etc.). This position will oversee 7 Chef Managers and a team of 30–40 cooks. The role reports to the Executive Chef and works closely with the Executive Banquet Chef.

The ideal candidate will have strong banquet experience, experience with recipe development/menu R&D, and experience leading other leaders.

As Executive Sous Chef, you would be responsible for assisting in the direction and administration of the planning, preparation, production and control of all culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

• Assist the Executive Chef in the direction and oversight of all culinary operations, including the preparation and production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability.
• Assist the Executive Chef by interacting with guests and clients to monitor and assess satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly.
• Assist in creating and implementing 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.
• Monitor and develop team member performance, providing supervision, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, training, scheduling, and recognition and reward.

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. These are the values that guide our team members:

• 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.

We also look for the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

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!

Hilton is proud to 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 such as:

• Access to pay when you need it through Daily Pay
• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Best‑in‑Class…