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About the Role
As Executive Chef for the upcoming Waldorf Astoria Sydney, opening in 2027, you will be a culinary visionary responsible for crafting menus and establishing the culinary department. You will model operating standards to offer the finest dining experience while balancing commercial realities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation and production of hotel meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability.
- Partner with the Director of Food & Beverage to develop new menus and individual menu items based on current food trends and regional tastes.
- Engage with guests and clients to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and implement improvements to elevate the dining experience.
- Oversee budget management, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met and culinary operations are aligned with the hotel’s goals.
- Oversee and streamline kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs.
- Uphold compliance with work health and safety, food safety, and responsible service of alcohol requirements.
Requirements
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent trade qualification.
- A minimum of 10 years as Head of Kitchen in a five-star hotel or a restaurant of comparable standing.
- Work experience in a similar capacity with international luxury hotel brands.
- Experience in hotel pre-openings, repositioning projects or major hotel transformations will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated leadership capability with experience building, mentoring, and managing high-performing teams.
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification
About the Company
- Hilton is a global leader in hospitality, committed to providing the best stay for every guest and building an exceptional workplace for its Team Members.
- The company's award-winning culture has earned repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune.
- Hilton operates a suite of world-class brands and is setting new standards for the future of travel.