Job Description

The Hilton New Orleans Riverside is looking for a Banquet Chef to join their team!  In this role you will oversee all banquet production and operations while assuring efficiency alongside our culinary team.

Connected to the Riverwalk outlets in New Orleans' central business district, this property boasts 1,700 guest rooms, 130,000 square feet of event space and six unique dining options!

This role will primarily focus on hot banquet production; we are seeking an energetic individual who is career driven, with a positive approach to hospitality.  

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Previous experience in a high-volume banquet hotel kitchen, demonstrating progressive leadership

• Experience in overseeing and coordinating execution of banquets for upwards of 3,000 guests

• Proven track record of inventory management, production planning, and scheduling for a high volume department and team

• A minimum of 3 years supervisory or managerial experience in a high-volume banquet or catering environment

• Have proven success of consistently executing a high-quality product in a professional production kitchen

• Have a detail-oriented approach to your work, with a passion for mentoring and developing a team

• Have progressive career growth in various cuisine styles with a keen eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills

• Ability to work a varied schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Open availability is a must!

• Previous hotel experience

• Computer and Microsoft literacy and the ability to learn new software and programs

To learn more about Hilton New Orleans and all of our offerings, please visit: Hilton New Orleans

Shift Pattern: Varied. Will include mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Salary: Competitive, DOE

The Benefits

We 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.

• Medical Insurance Coverage Options – for you and your family. Able to enroll after 90 days of employment 

• Vision, dental, life and disability insurance

• Mental Health Resources

• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) – you can accrue up to 144 hours of PTO in your first year of employment.

• Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year

• Participating in the 401(k) Plan and company match is the perfect way to save for the future. We match 100% of every dollar eligible TMs contribute up to 3% of pay, plus 50% of every dollar contributed on the next 2% of pay.

• Career growth and development 

• Team Member Resource Groups

• Recognition and rewards programs

• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay

• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

• Inclusive family-building and fertility benefits 

• Expanded bereavement leave. 

• Adoption Assistance program

• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount

• Complimentary meals in the cafeteria while on shift

• Complimentary parking

What will I be doing?

As Banquet Chef, you would be responsible for the coordination, planning and supervision of the production and presentation of food served at all banquet events 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:

• Manage and participate in daily banquet culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of meals, supervision of food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability

• Visually inspect, select and use quality food and beverage products including, but not limited to, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and spices

• Analyze Banquet Event Orders to plan and coordinate the food and beverage portion of client functions with Catering and/or Meetings and Conventions/Events

• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards

• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward

• Recruit, interview and train team members

• Assist in the creation and planning of menus

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!

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