Senior Banquet Chef - Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Ready to continue growing your career?
Hilton New Orleans Riverside is currently seeking a Senior Banquet Chef to join our award winning team! In this role you will assist the banquet team in planning and overseeing operations while assuring efficiency alongside our culinary team.
Conveniently connected to the Riverwalk outlets in New Orleans central business district. Were a block from Harrahs Casino and within a mile of the French Quarter Jackson Square and the Aquarium of the Americas. As a partner of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center we offer access to more than 130000 sq. ft. of event space.
Check us out: Hilton New Orleans Riverside
The ideal candidate for this position will:
t- Thrive in a high-volume environment with a passion for culinary excellence and incorporating current trends
t- A talent for training and developing others and building comradery amongst teams
t- Possess fine dining experience in various cuisine styles
t- Have a natural and positive approach to hospitality leadership
This is a Full-Time position 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 Senior Banquet Chef you would be responsible for the coordination planning and supervision of the production and presentation of food served at all banquet events in the hotels continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
t- Manage and participate in daily banquet culinary operations to include but not limited to preparation and production of meals supervision of food quality and presentation compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations team member productivity and performance implementation of policies and procedures cost controls and overall profitability
t- Visually inspect select and use quality food and beverage products including but not limited to fruits vegetables meats fish and spices
t- Analyze Banquet Event Orders to plan and coordinate the food and beverage portion of client functions with Catering and/or Meetings and Conventions/Events
t- Monitor and ensure compliance with federal state local and company health safety sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
t- Monitor and develop team member performance to include but not limited to providing supervision and professional development scheduling conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward
t- Recruit interview and train team members
t- Assist in the creation and planning of menus
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:
t- Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
t- Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount!
t- 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
t- Flexible shifts and days off
t- Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for you and your family including Telemedicine and at-home care via AmazonCare
t- Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
t- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
t- 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:
t- Hospitality - Were passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
t- Integrity - We do the right thing all the time.
t- Leadership - Were leaders in our industry and in our communities.
t- Teamwork - Were team players in everything we do.
t- Ownership - Were the owners of our actions and decisions.
t- Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
t- Quality
t- Productivity
t- Dependability
t- Customer Focus
t- 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!
