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Sous Chef

Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square

posted August 18, 2025

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Compensation: $65,000 per year

JOB SUMMARY

The Hilton Southlake Town Squareis proud to be one of Hilton’s most prestigious properties in North America, consistently ranking in the top 10% for guest service and overall cleanliness. As a Connie Award-winning hotel, we offer 248 beautifully appointed guest rooms and over 28,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, all overlooking the vibrant Southlake Town Square. At Hilton Southlake, we also take care of our team. Enjoy employee discountsat Hilton Hotels & Resorts, a Quarterly Team Member Celebration, and our Employee of the Quarter Program. Plus, we offer complimentary mealsand a fun, supportive work environment.

Join us and be a part of something truly special!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Oversee and direct the efficient operation of all food production areas, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional quality. In collaboration with the Executive Chef, this role is responsible for supervising and actively supporting the preparation of all menu items in accordance with standardized recipes, while upholding the highest culinary standards to deliver visually appealing and flavorful dishes.This position also plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment. Responsibilities include monitoring cleanliness across workstations and storage areas, enforcing food safety protocols, and driving cost-effective production practices by minimizing waste and optimizing resource utilization. The core responsibilities and qualifications for the role. It is not intended to encompass all duties or requirements that may arise now or in the future. As a 24/7 operation, the hotel requires flexibility in scheduling, including variations in shift days, start times, and total hours worked per week to meet business needs.

  • Be incredibly friendly, customer centric, love to smile and have FUN in a team environment.
  • Expedite peak meal periods by maintaining a "hands on" approach.
  • Monitors food outlets, buffets, stations and food displays for creativity, quality, cleanliness, and food safety.
  • Assures timely set up, schedules well trained cooks in all areas in proper uniform.
  • Assists the Outlet-Restaurant Manager and the Banquet Manager in their daily and weekly duties as needed.
  • Assists the food and beverage services for conventions and group activities at the hotel and coordinates with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
  • Works frequently with subordinates in the Food and Beverage Department to ensure all aspects of business are running smoothly and on schedules to improve existing practices and services both in the front of the house and the back of the house.
  • Assist in the achievement of departmental objectives and goals.
  • Works within monthly set food cost budget, adjust food requisitions and controls waste.
  • Oversee the menu creation of our staff restaurant to ensure the highest quality of product for our internal customers.
  • Promote teamwork within the Kitchen department and maintain strong working relationships with all supporting departments.
  • Participate in media and community opportunities to showcase food and beverage products and promote the hotel.
  • Ensure all municipal and state laws regarding hygiene and security are respected, as well as ensuring that colleagues adhere to all health and safety requirements.
  • Personally respond to food-related feedback and ensure proper processes and reports are produced
  • Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in good working order and is properly maintained.
  • Actively participates in the hotel's Department Head and Food & Beverage meetings, holds regular departmental communication meetings, and supports participation of colleagues in the various hotel committees

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Have three or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food & Beverage experience or other successful F&B service industry; or a Culinary Degree with 2 or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food & Beverage experience or other successful F&B service industry. Creates and plans all meals and menus for the restaurant/s, outlet/s, and catered events.
  • Experienced in high volume catering with hotel top brands and fine dining
  • Proven leadership and managerial skills supporting an environment of colleague growth and development, interdepartmental teamwork, and exceptional customer service.
  • Current on all culinary trends and active in the furthering of his/her own culinary development
  • Extremely creative with strong service skills and demonstrated ability to energize a diverse team of culinary professionals.
  • Computer literate.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for an eight-plus hour shift.
  • Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking,
  • Frequent talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.

    Benefits

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance
    • Room Discounts
    • Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

    EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

    • NOTE: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment practices, including the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website, hiring, salaries and benefits. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton.

    How to Apply

    Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square

    Hotel with 248 Rooms

    Southlake Town Square right on your doorstep

    Our hotel is next to Southlake Town Square which has over 200 premium stores as well as dining and entertainment. Legoland, SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, and DFW International Airport are within six miles. Dallas and Arlington can be reached in 30 minutes. We offer an outdoor pool, fitness center and restaurant.

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    Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square

    1400 Plaza Place

    Southlake, TX 76092

    Telephone (817) 442-9900

    Website www3.hilton.com

    Managed by Driftwood Hospitality Management

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