What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef | Hilton Garden Inn, Phoenix Downtown position at CSM Corporation?
The Executive Chef provides strategic and operational leadership for all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional quality, profitability, food safety, and employee development.
- Lead all kitchen operations and culinary staff through hiring, coaching, scheduling, and performance management.
- Collaborate with FB manager to recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, coach, and develop restaurant, bar, banquet, and outlet team members.
- Create a culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee preparation for restaurants, breakfast buffet, banquets, catering, and VIP amenities.
- Maintain recipe consistency, presentation, portion control, and quality.
- Develop seasonal menus and specials aligned with Hilton Garden Inn standards.
- Control food cost through purchasing, inventory management, waste reduction, and recipe costing.
- Monitor revenue, labor, food and beverage cost, inventory variance, payroll, and productivity.
- Analyze P&L statements and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining guest satisfaction.
- Work closely with vendors to maintain quality and pricing.
- Maintain HACCP documentation, sanitation standards, FIFO rotation, and health inspection readiness.
- Partner with the Food & Beverage Manager and Sales team to execute banquets, promotions, and holiday events.
- Work with FB Manager to always ensure MOD coverage.
- 3 years of progressive executive chef experience required, with a minimum of one year supervisory/management experience.
- Must have the ability to communicate well with all levels within and outside the organization, and be able to problem-solve with employees and guests.
- Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High school diploma or GED required. College degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Serve Safe, TIPS or CARE beverage service certification or the ability to obtain certification is required.
- Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis throughout shift.
- Ability to lift, transport, and connect a keg weighing up to 150 pounds an occasional basis with assistance.
- Ability to work extended hours based on business needs, with physically demanding responsibilities such as walking, standing, carrying, and lifting throughout the extended shift.
- Prefer 2 years of supervisory/management experience in a hotel setting of similar brand or distinction.
- Prefer experience with a venue of similar size, volume, and reputation for focusing on guest satisfaction.