Executive Chef – Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead Position Available In Fulton, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Executive Chef position at Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead oversees culinary operations for a prestigious property with over 10,000 sq ft of meeting space and 3 F&B outlets. Responsibilities include menu creation, team management, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of culinary management experience and fine dining background. Hilton offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, mental health resources, and career development opportunities. EOE.
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Executive Chef Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead LocationAtlanta, Georgia, United States CategoryHotel
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Waldorf Astoria is looking for an Executive Chef to oversee this gorgeous Atlanta property!
Located in one of Atlanta’s most prestigious neighborhoods, this 42story tower has 127 rooms (plus 47 residences), over 10,000 square feet of meeting space, and 3 food and beverage outlets. This includes the 3meal Brassica Restaurant, Bar, and InRoom Dining. In this role, you will oversee all backofhouse food and beverage operations (culinary and stewarding) and reporting directly to the Director of Food & Beverage. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader who thrives in a fastpaced environment with a talent for developing others and passion for creating unique dining experiences. At least 3 years of culinary management experience and a background in fine dining is required. Prior luxury hotel experience is highly preferred.
What will I be doing?
As Executive Chef, you would be responsible for directing and administering the planning, preparation, production and control of all culinary operations 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:
Direct and oversee all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, 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, but not limited to, systems management, budget and forecasting, report generation, department management and meeting participation and facilitation
Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
Recruit, interview and train team members
What are we looking for?
Mandatory
Up to date ServSafe Manager or comparable sanitation certification
Extensive knowledge of kitchen equipment
Working knowledge of mathematics for recipes, ordering, and financial research purposes
Working knowledge of computers and MS office software
Ability to delegate responsibility, pay attention to detail, handle multiple tasks and show a high level of patience.
Excellent communication skills in all aspects: written, verbal and nonverbal.
Strong creativity
Quality driven with a passion for excellence.
Must possess excellent organizational and administrative skills, interpersonal skills and leadership skills.
Approachable, openminded and fair
Flexible work hours to meet the demands of the operation.
High energy
Desirable
Experience with Agilysys POS
Additional languages
Experience of retail operations
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 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 communities.
Teamwork We’re team players in everything we do.
Ownership We’re 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 fullservice hotels and resorts to extendedstay suites and midpriced 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 have an awardwinning workplace culture ranking #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. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
BestinClass 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 Debtfree 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•
Career growth and development Recognition and rewards programs
EOE, including disability/vets