Executive Chef - President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, DoubleTree Hilton

Executive Chef - President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, Double Tree by Hilton

Step into a storied destination as the Executive Chef at Double Tree by Hilton – President Abraham Lincoln
, where history and hospitality come together in the heart of Springfield. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the culinary vision for a landmark hotel known for its warm service, vibrant dining, and dynamic events. Overseeing restaurants, banquets, and special functions, you’ll have the creative freedom to craft inspired menus that honor classic American flavors while introducing fresh, modern touches.

If you’re a passionate, hands‑on culinary leader ready to make your mark at an iconic property, we invite you to join the team at Double Tree – President Abraham Lincoln.

• Direct and oversee all culinary operations, including production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with safety and sanitation standards, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability.
• Create and implement new menus and individual menu items for outlets based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with Director of Food and Beverage.
• Interact with guests and clients to monitor and assess 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 and professional development, scheduling, counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward.
• Recruit, interview and train team members.

We value the following core values:

• H Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• I Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• L Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• T Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• O Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• N Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline.

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Living the Values
• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Adaptability

• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Parental leave to support new parents
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) – purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt‑free education – access to a wide variety of educational credentials through partnership with Guild Education
• Career growth and development
• Recognition and rewards programs

Work Locations: President Abraham Lincoln Springfield – a Double Tree by Hilton Hotel

Schedule: Full‑time

Brand: Double Tree by Hilton

Job Category: Culinary