Executive Head Chef (m/f/d) - Hilton Mainz

Job Description

Executive Head Chef (m/f/d) – Hilton Mainz

Job Number: HOT0CFAY

Work Locations

Hilton Mainz Hotel Rheinstrasse 68 Mainz 55116

What will you be doing?

As Executive Head Chef at Hilton Mainz, you are fully responsible for developing the reputation of the hotel through the production of excellent quality food throughout the hotel, and the development of a high quality kitchen brigade. An Executive Head Chef will oversee the operational management of the kitchen and Team Members. Specifically, an Executive Head Chef will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Lead the kitchen brigade and ensure ongoing development of Team Members
• Identify an effective approach to succession planning
• Create menus that meet and exceed customers' needs and conform to brand standards
• Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets
• Develop positive customer relations through proactive interaction with Guests, Team Members, contractors, and suppliers
• Resolve, promptly and completely, any issues that may arise in the kitchen or related areas among Guests and Team Members
• Manage department operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and waste management
• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
• Actively seek verbal feedback from customers on a regular basis and respond to all guest queries in a timely and efficient manner

Ensuring adequate resources are available according to business needs

• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Ensure team members have up-to-date knowledge of menu items, special promotions, functions and events
• Maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas
• Ensure that staffing levels are maintained to cover business demands

Ensure monthly communication meetings are conducted and post‑meeting minutes generated

• Recruit, manage, train and develop the kitchen team
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Ensure maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues are dealt with in a timely manner

Manage financial performance of the department so all planning is in line with hotel objectives

• Regular review of all menus with our Food & Drinks Director to confirm offerings are in line with market trends
• Be environmentally aware
• Ensure food wastage program is adhered to so that margins are on target
• Responsible for ensuring that the monthly working schedules are made and maintained in accordance with local legislation

What are we looking for?

An Executive Head Chef serving Hilton Mainz is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Previous, relevant experience as an Executive Chef or a high‑performing Sous Chef in a first‑class property, required
• Excellent leadership skills
• A creative approach to the production of high quality food
• A business‑focused approach to managing a hotel kitchen
• Ability to build relationships, internal and external, to the hotel and the Company
• Excellent planning and organizational skills

Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines

• English and German Language Skills

Valid work permit for Germany

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• A certification in management

Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

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. 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!

• Access to Go Hilton, our team member travel program.
• Family & Friends Travel Program
• Access to Hilton University, offering more than 3000 courses