Job Description

Find the Hilton Tampa Downtown just two blocks from the Riverwalk and half a mile from Amalie Arena and the Tampa Convention Center. Our rooftop pool boasts views of the surrounding area, a sundeck, and whirlpool, and we also have a 24-hour fitness center, restaurant, bar, and on-site Starbucks. Our facility has 39,132 of total event space that includes ballrooms, breakout rooms, and pre-function space.

This position will report to the complex executive chef. it will oversee one supervisor and as many as 16 culinary team members per shift!

The ideal candidate for this position will possess five years catering culinary experience either in a hotel, convention center or sports complex as a kitchen supervisor, sous chef or chef de partie.

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 will I be doing?

As a Banquet Sous Chef, you would be responsible for the coordination, planning and supervision of the production and presentation of food served at all banquet events 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:

• Manage and participate in daily banquet culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of meals, supervision of 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
• Visually inspect, select and use quality food and beverage products including, but not limited to, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and spices
• Analyze Banquet Event Orders to plan and coordinate the food and beverage portion of client functions with Catering and/or Meetings and Conventions/Events
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward
• Recruit, interview and train team members
• Assist in the creation and planning of menus #LI-GL1

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 - 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 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!

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