Sous Chef - Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown (Finance)

T he team at Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown is looking for their next Sous Chef to join the team. Blending original architecture with modern amenities, Hilton Embassy Suites Portland Downtown is walking distance to the Convention Center, Moda Center, and theaters. Be part of a team that was ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune's World's Best Workplaces list! From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities and our amazing Go Hilton travel discount program that our team members and their family and friends may use. In addition, the property offers meals while on shift and free parking!

A Sous Chef is responsible for assisting with the direction and oversight of all culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

The ideal candidate will have 10 years of cooking experience, experience in banquets or high-volume production and plating execution, and a desire to grow into a leadership role.

This role requires a leader who can inspire, guide, and build a cohesive kitchen team while maintaining a high standard of quality and consistency in food production. Hotel experience is a must! Fine dining, upscale dining and menu development are a plus!

If you have a passion for food and desire to create new dishes while keeping up with culinary trends, this may be the role for you!

What will I be doing?

As Sous Chef, you would be responsible for assisting with the direction and oversight of all culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, a Sous Chef would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Assist the Executive Chef in the direction and oversight of all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability

• Create and implement menu selections for special banquet themes and events based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage, as needed

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards

• Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, training, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward

The salary for this position is $65,000.

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!

The Benefits

We 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. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision health plans

• 401k through T.Rowe Price (company matching)

• Free Financial Counseling and Education Courses through T.Rowe Price and Momentum OnUp

• Debt Free Continuing Education through Hilton Guild (including Associates and Bachelors degrees)

• Discounted Student Loan Interest Rates through CommonBond

• Daily Pay (immediate access to earned wages)/ Payday every 2 weeks

• Digital Tipping for hourly positions

• Go Hilton (discount hotel rooms globally)

• Long Tenure Travel Program (Go Hilton For Life extension after 10 years of service)

• Free Parking (Private Garage)

• Discounted Trimet HOP Fastpass (public trans por tation)

• Paid Time Off/PTO (earn up to 18 days in 1 st year)

• Paid Maternity/Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

• Adoption Assistance Program

• Discounted Gym Membership through Active&Fit Direct (several participating gyms near team member's work or home)

• Discounted items through Hilton Marketplace ( i.e. Serta Matresses , cell phone plans, car rentals, etc.)

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