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The iconic Hotel del Coronadois 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) 65000 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.
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What will I be doing
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:
In addition we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
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 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!
The Benefits 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:
Recognition and rewards programs
*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment.
Salary Range: The annual salary range for this role is $69000-$73000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.
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