Executive Chef

Overview

Executive Chef - The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria

The Roosevelt is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation at this luxurious Waldorf Astoria property in New Orleans. As the centerpiece of the city, this historic hotel has 504 rooms and 5 food and beverage outlets.

In this role you will oversee all 3 kitchens which service 60,000 square feet of banquet space, Fountain Lounge, In-Room Dining, Teddy's Cafe, and the seasonal Rooftop Bar.

We are looking for an experienced Executive Chef with strong leadership skills, a talent for building teams, and a passion for creating unique experiences and delivering excellence to each and every guest.

• Direct and oversee all culinary operations including 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.
• Create and implement new menus and menu items for outlets based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with the Director of Food and Beverage.
• Interact with guests and clients to monitor 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 systems management, budget and forecasting, report generation, department management, and meeting participation and facilitation.
• Monitor and develop team member performance including supervision, professional development, scheduling, counseling, evaluations, and recognition.
• Recruit, interview, and train team members.

• Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities with a track record of delivering guest-focused culinary excellence.
• Strong menu development experience aligned with current trends and regional tastes.
• Experience in large-scale culinary operations, banquet and outlet management, and cost controls.
• Ability to interact with guests, assess satisfaction, and implement improvements.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local health and safety regulations and alcohol awareness standards.

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.

Our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture with recognized programs and benefits. Benefits commonly include:

• Access to pay when you need it through Daily Pay
• Health insurance
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Go Hilton travel discount program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) with Hilton shares at a discount
• Educational benefits and development opportunities