Head Chef (Grill Restaurant) - Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Specifically, as Head Chef for the Grill Restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Maldives, you will perform the following tasks to the highest standards: 

• Prepare and implement high-quality food and beverage products in line with hotel standards.
• Follow recipes, plating guides, portion controls, and established culinary standards.
• Maintain strict HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Ensure proper use, cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen equipment, tools, and machines.
• Coordinate and supervise daily kitchen production and assigned kitchen stations.
• Monitor food quality, quantity, presentation, and consistency to required standards.
• Control food costs, purchasing, production quantities, and ingredient usage to maximize profitability.
• Minimize food wastage and ensure economical use of ingredients.
• Assist with menu planning, new dishes, tastings, seasonal specials, and promotional activities.
• Ensure recipes, costings, preparation methods, and SOPs are regularly reviewed and updated.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef on daily production and operational requirements.
• Monitor kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, sanitation, equipment condition, and maintenance requirements.
• Coordinate with Stewarding and Engineering to maintain smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Participate in inventory counts and ensure adequate availability of food items, ingredients, and supplies.
• Respond professionally and effectively to guest requests while maintaining high service standards.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop team members, ensuring they are competent and certified for their responsibilities.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, professionalism, positive attitudes, and adherence to hotel policies.
• Conduct and participate in chef briefings, team meetings, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor team member attendance, timesheets, meal breaks, performance, and compliance with hotel regulations.
• Carry out offsite events, additional operational duties, and any other reasonable responsibilities assigned by Management.

At Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

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. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

As Head Chef for Grill Restaurant serving Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other team members.  You should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills and values that follow:

• Strong Sous Chef or previous Chef de Cuisine experience in a luxury establishment

• Approaches food in a creative way

• Strong supervisory skills

• Positive attitude & Good communication skills

• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service

• Excellent planning and organizing skills

• Willingness to learn

How We’ll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future

Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones

Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.