Sous Chef

Role Overview

Hilton is seeking a Sous Chef to join its full-time culinary team in Mecca, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role is central to leading daily kitchen operations and ensuring the delivery of memorable guest experiences through high-quality culinary offerings. The position requires a professional with 5-10 years of relevant experience in a culinary leadership capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team operations, providing hands-on guidance and coaching to kitchen staff, with a focus on either Outlets or Banquets.
• Oversee daily kitchen production and service, including creating and monitoring production lists, completing line checks, and expediting service periods.
• Develop and implement seasonal menus, promotional features, and daily specials to enhance menu offerings.
• Foster strong, positive relationships between Front of House and Back of House teams to ensure seamless operational flow.
• Provide administrative support for kitchen functions, including inventory management, ordering, and staff scheduling.
• Uphold compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring high standards for guest and team member wellbeing.

Candidate Profile and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess 5-10 years of progressive experience in culinary roles, demonstrating strong leadership capabilities and a comprehensive understanding of kitchen management. This position requires a professional who can effectively lead a team, manage complex operations, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance within a dynamic hospitality environment.

Hilton's Core Values

At Hilton, core values define success and guide the qualities sought in every team member. These principles include:

• A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality.
• Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing.
• Inspiring others through Leadership.
• A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes.
• A sense of Ownership and accountability.
• A focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment.

About Hilton

Hilton is a global leader in hospitality, recognized for delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering a supportive workplace for its Team Members. With a history of welcoming over 3 billion guests worldwide, Hilton maintains its founding vision of hospitality. The company's award-winning culture has earned repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune.

Career Development at Hilton

Hilton is committed to investing in its Team Members' wellbeing and supporting their career journeys. The company provides an environment where individuals can grow, whether starting a career or exploring new opportunities within the hospitality sector.