Restaurant Sous Chef, Drago's - Hilton New Orleans Riverside (Finance)

Hilton New Orleans Riverside is currently seeking a Sous Chefto join our team at Drago's Seafood!

Our hotel features 1,622 luxurious rooms, 137,000 square feet of event space and several unique dining options, Hilton New Orleans Riverside is the epitome of excellence in hospitality.

Check us out: Hilton New Orleans Riverside | Drago's Seafood

We are seeking an energetic individual who is career driven, with a positive approach to hospitality. In this role, you will assist in the culinary execution and direction of Drago's Seafood.

The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Thrive in a high-volume environment with a passion for culinary excellence and incorporating current trends
• Atalent for training and developing othersand building comradery amongst teams
• Possess fine diningexperience in various cuisine styles
• Have a natural and positive approach to hospitality leadership

This is aFull-Timeposition, candidates must have full availability including nights, weekends and holidays.

Growing and developing our team into the future leaders of the hospitality world is engrained in our culture.We are excited to provide you with the experience and knowledge that will continue to excel your career!

..Interested? Apply to join our team today!

What will I be doing?

As a Sous Chef, you would be responsible for leading the culinary production of a designated kitchen in the hotel continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Lead daily culinary production, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, cost controls and overall profitability
• Perform general management duties including, but not limited to, systems management, budget and forecasting, report generation, department management and meeting participation and facilitation
• Under the direction of Drago's, create and implement new menus and individual food items
• Visually inspect, select and use quality food and beverage products including, but not limited to, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and spices
• Create and implement new menus and individual food items
• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward
• Assist the Chef in the recruitment, interviewing and training of team members

What are the benefits of working for Hilton?*

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:

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount!
• Maternity and parental leave, including 12 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Flexible shifts and days off
• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for you and your family, including Telemedicine and at-home care via AmazonCare
• Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

**Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment

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!