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Chef de Cuisine, Nui Specialty Restaurant - Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton Waikoloa Village
Waikoloa, HI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Hilton Waikoloa Village is looking for its next Chef De Cuisine for our premiere Italian restaurant, Nui. Nui restaurant features wood-fired Roman style pizzas and hand-crafted pasta while highlighting rich and locally sourced produce.

We are the Island's only 62-acre property with 3 outdoor swimming pools and a 4-acre protected lagoon. From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities and our Go Hilton travel discount program. We know that you’ll love being a part of the Hilton team that was ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces list!

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • A minimum of 5 years culinary experience with at least 2 as Sous Chef or Chef De Cuisine in a fast-paced, upscale restaurant environment
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cooks effectively
  • Passion for culinary arts and creating dishes with respect to seasonality and locality
  • Previous experience with Italian cuisine, specifically freshly made pasta and pizza
  • Previous experience training and developing team members
  • Open and flexible availability to support hotel operations during peak times and special events.
  • Working knowledge of hotel restaurant operations
  • Hotel experience is a plus!
  • Prior experience managing within a union environment preferred


Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Shift Pattern: Varies based on hotel and department needs

The Benefits - Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.

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 such as:

  • Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
  • Health insurance
  • Career growth and development
  • Team Member Resource Groups
  • Recognition and rewards programs
  • Go Hilton travel discount program
  • Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Supportive parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
  • Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
  • Please note that benefits may vary depending on the classification and union status of the position.


What will I be doing?

As Chef De Cuisine, Specialty Restaurant, you would be responsible for leading the culinary production in the hotel's 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.
  • 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.
  • Recruit, interview, and train team members.


For more information on the property, please visit:

  • https://www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/hiltonwaikoloavillage/


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!

Work Locations

Hilton Waikoloa Village

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Job

Culinary

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000

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