Executive Chef-Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Job Title:

Executive Chef

Property: Hilton Hasbrouck Heights
Location: Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Department: Food & Beverage / Culinary
Reports To: Director of Food & Beverage / General Manager
Status: Full-Time | Exempt

The Executive Chef is responsible for leading all culinary operations at Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation across all outlets, banquets, catering, and in-room dining. This role oversees kitchen leadership, menu development, food cost control, sanitation compliance, and team development while maintaining Hilton brand standards and delivering an outstanding guest experience.

• Oversee all food preparation, production, and presentation across restaurants, banquets, catering, and special events

• Develop and execute menus that align with Hilton brand standards, seasonal trends, and guest expectations

• Ensure consistency, quality, and portion control for all culinary offerings

• Maintain recipe documentation and standardized preparation procedures

• Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate all kitchen staff including Sous Chefs, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Stewards

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and professional kitchen culture

• Ensure proper onboarding, ongoing training, and performance management

• Enforce compliance with workplace conduct and safety standards

• Manage food and labor costs to meet budgeted targets

• Oversee purchasing, inventory control, and vendor relationships

• Minimize waste through proper forecasting, portioning, and storage practices

• Collaborate with Finance and F&B leadership on forecasting and cost analysis

• Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal health regulations

• Maintain Serv Safe and HACCP standards across all culinary operations

• Ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of all kitchen areas and equipment

• Lead and support health department inspections and audits

• Partner with the Director of Food & Beverage, Banquet Manager, and Sales Team to support events, group business, and catering operations

• Address guest feedback and concerns promptly and professionally

• Support hotel initiatives, promotions, and special culinary events

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a hotel or high-volume food service environment

• Prior Executive Chef or Sous Chef experience in a full-service hotel preferred

• Strong knowledge of banquet, catering, and à la carte operations

• Proven experience with food cost control, budgeting, and inventory management

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred

• Serv Safe Certification required (or ability to obtain)

• Knowledge of Hilton culinary systems and standards preferred

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Ability to work in hot, fast-paced kitchen environments

• Culinary excellence and creativity

• Operational and financial acumen

• Leadership and team development

• Attention to detail and quality

• Guest-focused mindset

Hilton Hasbrouck Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all team members.