Executive Chef Job at Hilton Durban – Apply Now!

Are you a passionate culinary leader ready to elevate your career with a world-renowned hospitality brand? Hilton Durban is seeking an Executive Chef to lead their kitchen brigade and deliver exceptional culinary experiences that exceed guest expectations. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine creativity, leadership, and business acumen in one of Durban’s premier hotels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a talented kitchen team ensuring continuous growth and succession planning

• Create innovative and high-quality menus that meet brand standards and delight guests

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality across all hotel outlets

• Foster strong positive relationships with guests, team members, suppliers, and contractors

• Promptly resolve any operational or guest-related kitchen issues to maintain exceptional service standards

• Manage department budgets, forecasting, resource planning, and waste control to optimize profitability

• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, food safety, and fire regulations

• Regularly review menus with the Food & Beverage Manager to stay aligned with market trends

• Ensure timely maintenance, hygiene, and hazard control within the kitchen environment

• Manage staff scheduling, performance, and recruitment in line with hotel policies

• Embrace environmental sustainability by adhering to food wastage programs and resource efficiency

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior Sous Chef in a high-end hotel or first-class property

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop kitchen teams

• Creative approach to menu development and food production with high quality standards

• Business-savvy mindset, capable of managing financial and operational kitchen performance

• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills

• Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines

• Relevant trade qualification (valid certification may be required)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is an advantage

• Management certification is a plus

Why Work at Hilton?

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company dedicated to delivering remarkable guest experiences worldwide. Joining Hilton Durban means becoming part of a team that values diversity, professional growth, and innovation. Hilton’s vision, “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality,” inspires every team member to create memorable moments for guests every day.

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CV Tips for Executive Chef Applicants

• Highlight leadership experience: Showcase your ability to manage and develop kitchen teams effectively.

• Showcase creativity: Include examples of innovative menus or culinary projects you have led.

• Demonstrate business skills: Highlight your experience managing budgets, cost control, and improving profitability.

• Include relevant qualifications: List your culinary trade qualifications and any management certifications.

• Emphasize communication and organization: Detail how you coordinate operations and communicate with multiple stakeholders.

• Tailor your CV for hospitality: Use industry keywords such as “menu development,” “food safety,” “team leadership,” and “kitchen operations.”

Company Website:
https://www.hilton.com