Banquet Chef - Hilton Chicago

The ideal candidate will be a driven chef
who thrives in a high-volume environment with a passion for culinary excellence
and incorporating current trends, a talent for training and developing others,
and excels at building comradery amongst teams. 

style="font-size: 11pt;">The preferred candidate will be an inspirational,
passionate leader with a minimum of 1-2 years of kitchen management experience.
Union management experience is a huge plus! 

style="font-size: 11pt;"> This
is a Full-Time position, candidates must have open
availability.

Exceptional Hospitality Starts
with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When
you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come
to work! As a Banquet Chef, you’re not just leading
culinary production for banquet events – you’re spreading the light and warmth
of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every
guest.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core
values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look
for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth
of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right
thing. Inspiring others through Leadership.

A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense
of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing
urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting
impact.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton,
our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities
we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light
and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing
the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership.

A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense
of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing
urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting
impact.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton,
our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities
we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light
and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing
the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership.

A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense
of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing
urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting
impact.

Here's what you'll do during a typical
day:

• Lead banquet culinary operations: Oversee the preparation
  and production of food for banquet events, ensuring high standards of food
  quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability
• Drive
  culinary excellence: Select high-quality ingredients, uphold presentation
  standards, and ensure consistency in execution of dishes
• Enhance
  banquet offerings: Assist in menu development, incorporating seasonal
  and creative elements to elevate the banquet dining
  experience
• Collaborate for success: Review Banquet Event Orders
  (BEOs) and collaborate with Catering and Events teams to execute customized
  menus that exceed client expectations
• Manage financial
  performance: Control costs, monitor budgets, and optimize profitability
  through efficient production planning
• Inspire and develop
  the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide
  coaching, and foster a positive and productive work
  environment
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance
  with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring
  the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing