Head Chef (Trader Vic's)
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About the Role
Hilton is seeking a Head Chef for Trader Vic's in Doha to oversee daily culinary operations, develop menus, manage inventory, and lead the kitchen team. The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and strong leadership skills.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee daily culinary operations including food preparation and production
- Collaborate with Executive Chef and F&B leadership to create and refine menus
- Manage ordering, inventory control, and vendor relationships
- Participate in P&L reviews and manage food and labor costs
- Engage with guests and internal stakeholders to gather feedback
- Supervise and support team members, provide coaching
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations
Requirements
- Oversee daily culinary operations
- Develop and execute menus
- Manage inventory and procurement
- Support financial performance
- Enhance guest experiences
- Inspire and develop the team
- Uphold regulatory standards
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Job Description
- 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 de Cuisine, you’re not just overseeing kitchen operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that ma
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily culinary operations: Manage food preparation and production, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to cost controls to optimize profitability
- Develop and execute menus: Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership to create and refine menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and culinary trends
- Manage inventory and procurement: Oversee ordering, inventory control, and vendor relationships to maintain cost efficiency while ensuring high quality ingredients
- Support financial performance: Participate in P&L reviews, manage food and labor costs, and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and profitability
- Enhance guest experiences: Engage with guests and internal stakeholders, gather feedback, and support initiatives to elevate the dining experience
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
- A focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment
About Us
- At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible.
- As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
- Our award winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune.
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