Junior Sous Chef - Hilton Los Angeles Airport

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

Hilton Los Angeles Airport is looking to hire a Junior Sous Chef to join the team! If you enjoy being hands on in the kitchen and are looking to grow within a strong culinary team, this is the role for you!

We have 1,200 guest rooms and conveniently located near the airport and stadiums. Here you will enjoy great perks such as best in class benefits package, discounted parking, uniforms provided including laundry service, free meal during shift PLUS Hilton room discounts for you and your family worldwide!

Come see why we were named #1 World's Best Workplace by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work!

A Junior Sous Chef is responsible for assisting and participating in daily culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

Classification: Full-Time

Schedule: Open Availability, including weekends and holidays are required.

The hourly rate\: $27.75 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location. 

The ideal candidate for this position will possess:

• 2 years minimum of line cooking experience.
• Past professional experience as a lead cook or kitchen supervisor.
• Past hotel experience is a plus.
• Experience with Italian cuisine or previous fine dining experience
• The ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

What will I be doing?

As a Jr Sous Chef, you would be responsible for assisting and participating in daily culinary operations 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:

• Oversee preparation of food in all areas during assigned shift
• Prepare fish and meats
• Assist and support kitchen team members
• Communicate any challenges to Chef/Sous Chef
• Assists Chef/Sous Chef in overseeing cleanliness and sanitation
• Set up daily specials and happy hour food according to schedule and spaces
• Visually inspect food quality and presentation
• Prepare staff schedules with guidance of Chef/Sous Chef
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company food handling and food storage procedures

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!

Hilton LAX is and Equal Opportunity Employer -M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  The Employer will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.