Executive Chef (m/f/d) - Hilton Cologne

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an Executive Chef (m/f/d), and success of all hotel culinary operations - you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Direct culinary operations: Oversee the preparation and production of hotel meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability. Being in charge for Breakfast, A la carte and Banqueting.
• Enhance menu offerings: Partner with the Food and Beverage Director to develop new menus and individual menu items based on current food trends and regional tastes
• Delight our guests: Engage with guests and clients to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and implement improvements to elevate the dining experience
• Monitor financial performance: Oversee budget management, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met and culinary operations are aligned with the hotel’s goals
• Optimize kitchen operations: Oversee and streamline kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs
• Ensure regulatory excellence: Uphold compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, fostering a culture committed to the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing
• Collaborate on transnational F&D projects: Represent the hotel in regional initiatives by collaborating with regional leaders and other properties, aligning objectives and sharing insights to successfully implement food concepts across the region.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, 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.

You are exactly who we are looking for if you bring:

• Several years of experience in a comparable position or as an Executive Sous Chef in a hotel of similar size
• Proven experience with large-scale banquet operations
• Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to develop and mentor team members
• A high level of responsibility, resilience, and reliability
• The ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and strong commitment to quality
• A clear drive for excellence
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across all departments
• Good command of German and English (spoken, written and listening comprehension)
• Ideally, a certified trainer qualification from Germany (AEVO/Ausbilderschein)
• A valid work and residence permit

What you can expect from us:

• Through Hilton University and individual career development plans and coaching, we support your professional growth whenever you want. With us, all doors are open to you, whether locally, regionally, across Germany, or internationally.
• From day one, you will be a valued part of the team and welcomed through an exciting onboarding program.
• A positive feedback culture and transparent communication. We place great importance on keeping everyone informed and involved.
• Numerous team member events, perks, and special extras. Team spirit and togetherness are at the heart of everything we do.
• Even more benefits: discounted Germany Ticket (Deutschlandticket) as a public transportation job ticket, WellHub membership, Corporate Benefits (exclusive discounts with more than 600 brands, including fashion, technology, cars, travel, and more), and delicious meals in our team restaurant.
• Last but not least, there is the favorite benefit of all Hilton Cologne Team Members: the Go Hilton Travel Program, which allows you, your friends, and your family to explore the world at unbeatable rates. Genuine discounts for everyone, with easy and convenient booking.