Executive Chef (Pre-opening) - Hilton Dammam Airport

Role Overview

Executive Chef (Pre-opening) at Hilton, Dammam Airport location. You will lead all culinary operations and drive the success of food and beverage service for the hotel.

Role Purpose

As Executive Chef, you oversee the preparation and production of all hotel meals while ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and profitability. You are responsible for delivering memorable dining experiences that define the guest stay.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Operations

• Oversee the preparation and production of hotel meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability.
• Optimize kitchen operations by overseeing and streamlining kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Menu Development

• Partner with the Food and Beverage Director to develop new menus and individual menu items based on current food trends and regional tastes.

Guest Experience

• Engage with guests and clients to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and implement improvements to elevate the dining experience.

Financial Management

• Oversee budget management, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met and culinary operations are aligned with the hotel's goals.

Team Leadership

• Cultivate a high-performing team by driving engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure regulatory excellence by upholding compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations.
• Foster a culture committed to the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing.

Additional Information

• This is a pre-opening role for a new hotel property.
• Hilton's core values include passion for hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and focus on delivering impact in the present moment.