Executive Sous Chef DoubleTree by Hilton Durango

TheDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Durangois seeking an experiencedExecutive Sous Chefto join our talented team!

Located on the banks of the Animas River in the heart of downtown Durango Doubletree by Hilton Durango offers a warm welcoming atmosphere enhanced by onsite dining at the Animas River Grille and the seasonal Animas River Beer Garden as well as guestfavorite amenities including an indoor pool fitness center and scenic riverview spaces. Its prime riverfront location and proximity to local shops restaurants and outdoor attractions make it a standout property for guests seeking comfort convenience and authentic Durango charm.

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Full-Time

Shift Pattern: PM with the flexibility to work AM including weekends and holidays

Pay Rate: $60000 - $70000 annually

The ideal Executive Sous Chef candidate is an experienced culinary leader with 35 years of sous chef or equivalent experience in a fastcasual highvolume kitchen. This is a handson position requiring someone who thrives working the line alongside the cook staff while effectively managing and motivating a diverse culinary team. The candidate must demonstrate flexibility creativity strong communication skills and a positive attitude in all situations.

This role supports all culinary outlets across the property including InRoom Dining the Animas River Beer Garden Animas River Grille Animas River Lounge and banquets ensuring consistency quality and an exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate excels in a collaborative environment embraces problemsolving and brings passion professionalism and reliability to every shift.

What will I be doing

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 hotels 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 and support daily kitchen operations across all culinary outlets including River Grille River Lounge Animas River Beer Garden Banquets and InRoom Dining.

• Work handson in the kitchen including regular line cooking alongside the culinary team.

• Supervise train motivate and mentor cooks and culinary staff to maintain a positive collaborative and highperformance work environment.

• Create manage and adjust staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all outlets while supporting labor cost goals.

• Assist in menu development recipe creation and seasonal specials that showcase creativity and enhance guest experiences.

• Oversee food prep production and execution during peak service periods to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

• Maintain high standards of food safety sanitation and cleanliness in accordance with health department regulations and brand standards.

• Support inventory control including ordering receiving rotation waste reduction and cost management.

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:

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay

• 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

• Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education including: college degrees and professional certifications*

• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount

• Career growth and development

• Team Member Resource Groups

• Recognition and rewards programs

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable

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:

• Hospitality - Were passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Integrity - We do the right thing all the time.

• Leadership - Were leaders in our industry and in our communities.

• Teamwork - Were team players in everything we do.

• Ownership - Were the owners of our actions and decisions.

• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

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

• Quality

• Productivity

• Dependability

• Customer Focus

• Adaptability

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!