Senior Sous Chef, Oscar's & In-Room Dining - Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Waldorf Astoria Orlando is a prestigious luxury hotel located amidst the magical surroundings of the Walt Disney Resort. This Forbes 4-Star property features 502 elegantly appointed rooms and offers an extensive 30,000 square feet of banquet space that can cater to a variety of events and gatherings.

Guests at Waldorf Astoria Orlando are treated to a selection of seven food and beverage outlets, which include three exquisite restaurants, two lively bars, a serene poolside dining area, and convenient in-room dining options.

Known for delivering exceptional hospitality and a world-class guest experience, the Waldorf Astoria brand stands as a symbol of timeless elegance and impeccable service within the Hilton portfolio. The hotel distinguishes itself by seamlessly blending sophisticated luxury with the magic of its location, offering guests an extraordinary stay every time.

The Senior Sous Chef role at Waldorf Astoria Orlando is a vital position within the Culinary team, dedicated to upholding the highest standards of food quality, innovation, and service delivery. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will play a leadership role in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring that each guest experiences an exceptional culinary journey.

This position requires a hands-on leader who can coach and develop culinary team members effectively, focusing either on the Outlets or Banquets segment to maintain operational excellence. You will be responsible for managing kitchen production schedules, conducting line checks, and expediting service periods with attention to detail and efficiency.

In addition to operational management, the Senior Sous Chef actively participates in menu development, designing seasonal offerings, promotional features, and daily specials that reflect creativity and current market trends. Culinary collaboration is essential in this role, as you will promote strong communication and teamwork between the Front of House and Back of House teams to guarantee seamless guest experiences.

Administrative duties include inventory management, purchasing, and scheduling, which are crucial for maintaining smooth kitchen functionality and cost control.

Upholding strict health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness standards is a must in this role, as guest and team member wellbeing is a top priority. The Senior Sous Chef role at Waldorf Astoria Orlando offers an opportunity to work within a respected and dynamic team while contributing to a luxury experience that exceeds guest expectations.

The role embraces Hilton's core values of Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, and a focus on the present moment, known as the 'Now,' ensuring every interaction is impactful and meaningful.

As part of the Hilton family, employees enjoy a supportive and empowering workplace culture with extensive perks designed to enhance personal and professional growth. Benefits include incredible travel discounts, stock purchase options, paid parental leave, mental health resources, generous paid time off, and comprehensive health and welfare plans.

Hilton is committed to fostering an inclusive, award-winning work environment that values every team member's contribution and helps them thrive in their careers. Joining Waldorf Astoria Orlando as a Senior Sous Chef means becoming part of a legacy of excellence and hospitality that is recognized worldwide.

This full-time role provides an exciting career path with numerous opportunities for advancement within a renowned global hospitality leader.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a sous chef or in a similar culinary leadership role
• Experience working in luxury hotel or fine dining environments
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Proficient in inventory management and scheduling software

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