Chef de Cuisine - Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is a renowned luxury hotel located in Beverly Hills, California. As part of the prestigious Waldorf Astoria brand, this property epitomizes elegance, refined service, and a commitment to offering unparalleled guest experiences. With its rich heritage and prestigious reputation, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills boasts 170 beautifully appointed rooms and suites that blend contemporary design with timeless glamour. The hotel features 6,300 square feet of versatile banquet space, suitable for events, meetings, and celebrations, alongside four distinguished food and beverage outlets. These include an elevated Mediterranean restaurant known for its sophisticated cuisine, a rooftop restaurant offering stunning skyline views, a stylish lobby lounge, and in-room dining service, all designed to provide guests with diverse and memorable dining experiences. As a full-time Restaurant Chef de Cuisine at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, you will play a critical role within the Culinary team, reporting to the Executive Chef. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead culinary production and innovation in one of the world’s most prestigious global hospitality companies and renowned restaurant groups. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for managing a designated kitchen with a focus on delivering high-quality meals, exceptional food presentation, and maintaining compliance with safety and sanitation standards. Additionally, the role involves overseeing profitability through cost control, team productivity, and performance management. This Forbes 5-Star and AAA 5-Diamond rated hotel values the dedication and expertise of its culinary leaders and offers a compensation range of $100,000 to $120,000 annually, based on experience and location. Shift schedules are varied, with availability required on weekdays, weekends, and holidays to ensure seamless operation and guest satisfaction. The Chef de Cuisine will also engage in general management duties including systems management, budget forecasting, report generation, department oversight, and facilitating meetings. Moreover, the role includes responsibilities such as selecting premium food and beverage products, creatively developing new menus and dishes, recruiting, training, and mentoring team members while fostering a positive and productive work environment. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills embraces values such as hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and urgency, all integral to its culture and operations. The ideal candidate will embody these qualities alongside key attributes like quality, productivity, dependability, customer focus, and adaptability. Working for Hilton Worldwide, known globally for its leadership in the hospitality industry, means being part of a legacy that spans nearly a century of excellence in accommodations and guest service. Hilton is committed to innovation, quality, and success, while also offering team members meaningful opportunities for growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment. The company culture promotes well-being, teamwork, and community impact, making this an inspiring and rewarding career choice for culinary professionals who are passionate about creating unforgettable dining experiences. Ultimately, joining Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills as the Restaurant Chef de Cuisine means becoming a leader in a dynamic, world-class hotel environment with access to exceptional benefits, comprehensive training, and the chance to contribute to the continued success of a landmark hospitality property.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• several years of culinary experience in a fine dining or luxury hotel environment
• availability to work various shifts including weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• ability to manage budgets and forecasts
• excellent communication skills in English