Chef de Cuisine, Kamuela Provision Restaurant - Hilton Waikoloa Village

Job Description - Chef de Cuisine, Kamuela Provision Company Restaurant - Hilton Waikoloa Village (HOT0C6KU
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Job Description

Hilton Waikoloa Village 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive Waikoloa 96738

Hilton Waikoloa Village is Hawaii Island's only 62-acre property with 3 one-of-a-kind outdoor swimming pools and 4 acres of protected lagoon. From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities and our Go Hilton travel discount program. In addition, the property offers free meals during shifts. We know you’ll love being a part of the Hilton team that was ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces list!

The Hilton Waikoloa Village is looking for a passionate Chef De Cuisine for Kamuela Provision Company Restaurant located within the award-winning property. You will manage a team of 7-10 culinarians and report directly to the Executive Chef. We are looking for an excellent culinarian and leader with a true passion for creativity, a talent for developing and mentoring others, and a team player.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• At least two (2) years of experience leading a kitchen of a full-service, high-volume restaurant (upscale or fine dining)
• Familiarity with Pacific/Island ingredients, cooking methods and cuisine
• Proactive and team-centered way of working
• Previous experience designing menus and creating dishes
• Proficiency with recipe costing
• Cost and labor control experience

Salary Range: $87,500- $120,000 dependent on experience and location.

Shift Pattern: Varies

As Chef De Cuisine, you would be responsible for leading the culinary production in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Lead daily culinary production, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, cost controls and overall profitability.

• Perform general management duties including, but not limited to, systems management, budget and forecasting, report generation, department management and meeting participation and facilitation.
• Visually inspect, select and use quality food and beverage products including, but not limited to, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and spices.
• Create and implement new menus and individual food items.
• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward.
• Recruit, interview and train team members.

Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture that ranked #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. We 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 your 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)
• Supportive parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) – purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt-free education:
  Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (e.g., college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

* Please note, benefits may vary depending on the classification and union status of the position.

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. To continue that leadership we look for demonstration of our core 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…