Chef

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando, Disney Springs is hiring a Chef to lead the property's culinary operations!

In this role, you will be overseeing all day-to-day operations of the culinary and stewarding operations. You will be reporting directly to the Complex General Manager and oversee a team of 20 team members, including 2 Supervisors.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of senior culinary leadership experience, ideally overseeing multi-outlet operations within a hotel environment. We are seeking a hands-on, self-motivated leader with excellent communication and organizational skills and a proven ability to develop high-performing teams while cultivating a positive workplace culture. A proactive self-starter, this individual will stay current with culinary and dining trends, bringing fresh ideas that appeal to a diverse guest base in a high-volume tourist destination.

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 Chef, you’re not just leading culinary production of a designated kitchen – 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.

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

• Lead daily kitchen operations: Oversee meal preparation, food quality, and presentation while maintaining a well-run kitchen
• Drive culinary excellence: Select high-quality ingredients, uphold presentation standards, and ensure consistency in execution of dishes
• Enhance menu offerings: Create and implement new dishes and seasonal menus to elevate the dining experience
• Contribute to financial success: Control costs, monitor budgets, and optimize profitability through efficient production planning
• Ensure operational efficiency: Manage kitchen systems, reporting, and departmental coordination to streamline daily operations
• 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 #LI-JP2