Senior Sous Chef - Hotel del Coronado, A Curio Collection by Hilton

The iconic Hotel del Coronado is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join the Culinary Team! Join one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts in the world and after a $400M renovation and expansion, the resort is more stunning than ever - to include additional banquet space and other exciting F&B enhancements.

Located on Coronado Island just minutes from Downtown San Diego, this 28-acre property was built in 1888 and has over 750 rooms ( to include cottages and villas ), 65,000 square feet of banquet space, and 10 food and beverage outlets. This includes 4 restaurants, 2 bars, food truck, marketplace, ice cream shop, and in-room dining.

In this role, you will oversee hourly unionized team members, report to the Executive Chef and will be head of the kitchens for Veranda, B & S Bar, and ENO.

The ideal candidate will possess a background in luxury hotels, experience in operating day to day operations in multiple outlets and preferably have experience leading a unionized team.

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What will I be doing?

The Senior Sous Chef serves as the operational leader and is responsible for overseeing all culinary functions, ensuring exceptional food quality, driving menu innovation, managing costs, and building high-performing teams. The Senior Sous Chef partners closely with restaurant leadership to deliver memorable dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of safety, consistency, and efficiency.

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership for all kitchen operations across Veranda, B & S Bar, and ENO.

• Develop, engineer, and execute innovative menus aligned with each outlet’s concept and guest expectations.

• Manage food and labor costs through effective forecasting, purchasing, inventory control, and waste reduction.

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts including hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management.

• Create and manage team member schedules to ensure optimal staffing levels while controlling labor expenses.

• Establish and maintain standardized recipes, preparation methods, and plating presentations to ensure consistency.

• Ensure strict compliance with health, sanitation, and food safety regulations.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the culinary team.

• Partner with front-of-house leaders to enhance service flow, guest satisfaction, and overall restaurant performance.

• Monitor kitchen equipment and coordinate maintenance to support uninterrupted operations.

• Analyze operational performance and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and profitability.

Leadership Expectations:

• Act as the head culinary leader for the assigned outlets, setting the tone for professionalism, creativity, and operational excellence.
• Mentor and develop Sous Chefs and line-level leaders, building a strong leadership pipeline.
• Lead by example with a visible presence in the kitchens, especially during high-volume periods.

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 – 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:

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups

• Recognition and rewards programs

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment.

Salary Range: The annual salary range for this role is $95,000 to $110,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

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