Senior Sous Chef - Hilton Columbus Downtown

The Hilton Columbus Downtown is currently seeking a Senior Sous Chef (Chef Tournant) to join their talented banquets and restaurant team!

Nestled in the heart of the Short North Arts District, Hilton Columbus Downtown is one of Hilton’s premier AAA Four Diamond urban properties. This award‑winning hotel features 1,000 elegantly appointed guest rooms, more than 75,000 sq. ft. of versatile event space, and six distinct food and beverage outlets from its signature restaurant FYR to its rooftop bar Stories on High, making it one of the most dynamic hospitality environments in the region.

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The ideal Senior Sous Chef (Chef Tournant) candidate is an experienced culinary professional with 3–5 years of supervisor or sous chef experience. This candidate must have solid banquet experience, demonstrating confidence in large‑scale production, organization, and execution while upholding impeccable quality and consistency.

This candidate must be highly adaptable and thrive in a dynamic, multi‑outlet property, seamlessly supporting Banquets and outlets such as Gallerie Bar and Bistro, Stories on High, and the signature live‑fire restaurant FYR. They will be versatile and highly skilled culinary professional with a passion for excellence and an eagerness to grow within a dynamic, high‑volume hotel environment.

What will I be doing?

The Senior Sous Chef will assist the Executive Chef & Banquet Chef with overseeing the culinary team and operations primarily in banquets and select outlets. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting food in alignment with quality standards, productivity goals, cost controls, and forecast needs.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation standards while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

• Assist the Executive Chef & Banquet Chef with managing the kitchen staff, including cooks and other personnel.

• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure adherence to quality standards.

• Monitor production flow and product quality to maintain efficiency and excellence.

• Train, supervise, support, schedule and evaluate kitchen staff to ensure optimal performance.

• Provide strong leadership and foster teamwork among the culinary team.

• Encourage creativity and passion for culinary excellence within the team.

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations in conjunction with ECOSURE.

• Uphold Hilton’s commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Maintain a customer-focused approach to ensure satisfaction and quality service.

The Benefits

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay

• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family

• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program

• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel

• Parental leave to support new parents

• Discounted Continued Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including college degrees and professional certifications*

• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount

• Career growth and development

• Team Member Resource Groups

• Recognition and rewards programs

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality

• Productivity

• Dependability

• Customer Focus

• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day and our amazing team members are at the heart of it all!