Executive Chef - Waldorf Astoria New York

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You 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 Executive Chef, you’re not just providing strategic leadership and direction for the hotel’s culinary department – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day: Lead culinary operations: Oversee all aspects of culinary production, ensuring food quality, consistency, presentation, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards across the property. Drive menu innovation: Collaborate with the Director of Food & Beverage to develop and implement new menus and dishes that reflect current food trends and regional flavors Elevate guest experiences: Engage with guests and clients to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and continuously improve the dining experience Manage financial performance: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, systems, and reporting to ensure operational excellence Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs Ensure regulatory excellence: Uphold compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, fostering a culture committed to the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing What It Takes to Make the Stay At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: 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. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.