Chef de Cuisine, Cabo Wabo Beach Club

Cabo Wabo Sous Chef

Visually inspects, selects and uses only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and other food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items. Ensuring that all dishes meet the hotel quality and presentation standards. Overseeing food preparation and cooking techniques. Reads and employs math skills for recipes. Managing food costs, portion control, and waste reduction. Approves requisitions for supplies and food items for production on workstation.

Participates in production of all food items necessary for operation. Maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

Hires, trains, mentoring and supervises kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items, equipment and safety measures. Evaluate performance, give guidance and discipline as necessary to produce quality products. Managing kitchen schedules and labor.

Monitors to ensure proper receiving, storage, and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations, including coverage, labeling, dating and placing items in proper containers to ensure products freshness.

Assigns in detail, specific duties to all employees under supervision of Cabo Wabo Sous Chef for efficient operation of kitchen and service.

Writes, maintains and updates all menu specifications, recipes and pictures, production forecasts, and ensures same are being followed. Creating and updating menus based on seasonal ingredients and guests preferences. Developing new recipes and maintaining food quality standards. Ensuring consistency in taste, portioning, and presentation.

At least 5 years experience in related field required. At least 5 years experience in hospitality field preferred. At least two years in direct supervision. Mexican / Latin culinary experience, preferred.

At The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, we believe in providing extraordinary and personalized service to our guests and an exceptional working environment for our people. We offer a gratifying career in hospitality as distinct as our reputation. Through experience, training and career development, our associates are inspired and encouraged to achieve their goals while creating unforgettable memories for our guests.

The Waterfront Beach Resort offers a great platform to begin or enhance your hospitality career. Discover new opportunities and hone your skills in an inviting workplace on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. We are always looking for passionate people who will embrace our promise in providing the finest hospitality to ensure our guests feel cared for and valued. We believe in helping our employees achieve the perfect work/life balance for optimal growth.

Individuals who are passionate about hotels and hospitality. Those people who strive to provide the best guest experience to each guest and will stop at nothing to do so. We look for individuals with innate traits such as charisma, personality, integrity, and camaraderie to be a part of a winning team.

A "family-like" work environment with over 30 years of excellence in hospitality will allow you to reach the highest levels of professional development. "One Team, One Dream" is our motto, and we live by it every day. We are only good as the company we keep, and it shines through in everything we do.

Benefit eligibility for Full-Time associates on the first of the month following 60-days of employment. (Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, Aflac supplemental insurance, and Pet Insurance)

Access to Go Hilton team member travel program.

401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match.

Seven (7) Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Easter Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.

Vacation accrual of two (2) weeks for Full-Time associates & one (1) week for Part-Time associates after completion of one year of employment.

Complimentary meals during working hours.

Complimentary parking during working hours.

Participate in Waterfront Wellness activities once a month through hosted stretching & yoga flow classes.

Engage in Waterfront Recognition Programs. (Service from the Heart cash rewards, department appreciation celebrations & be eligible to be nominated for Associate of the Quarter/Year)