Chef Tournant

The iconic Hotel del Coronado is looking for a Chef Tournant to join the Culinary team Join one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts in the world and after a $400M renovation and expansion, the resort is more stunning than ever.

Located on Coronado Island just minutes from Downtown San Diego, this 28-acre property was built in 1888 and has over 750 rooms (to include cottages and villas), 65,000 square feet of banquet space, and 10 food and beverage outlets. This includes 4 restaurants, 2 bars, food truck, marketplace, ice cream shop, and in-room dining.

In this role, you will rotate throughout multiple food & beverage outlets, as well as banquets, reporting directly to the Executive Sous Chef of the hotel. This is a great opportunity for a chef looking to learn and grow, build skills, and to be mentored by some of the most talented and dedicated culinarians in the industry.

A Chef Tournant is expected to have a wide variety of food knowledge since the daily duties of the position can change regularly. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional team player with a drive for innovation and a well-rounded background in all cuisines. At least 2-3 years' supervisory experience in high-volume operations is required. Multi-unit and Union experience is a plus

For more information on the property, please visit:

What will I be doing?

Visually inspects, selects and uses only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and other food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items. Reads and employs math skills for recipes. Approves requisitions for supplies and food items for production on workstation.
Participates in production of all food items necessary for operation
Trains and supervises kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items, equipment and safety measures. Evaluate performance, give guidance and discipline as necessary to produce quality products.
Monitors to ensure proper receiving, storage, and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations, including coverage, labeling, dating and placing items in proper containers to ensure products freshness.
Assigns in detail, specific duties to all employees under supervision of Chef Tournant for efficient operation of kitchen and service.
Writes, maintains and updates all menu specifications, recipes and pictures, production forecasts, and ensures same are being followed.
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.
Performs other duties as required, i.e. special orders, buffet presentation, VIP parties, writing specialty menus for promotions, etc.
Supervises daily cleaning, inventorying of walk-in and reach-in boxes.
RequirementsWhat 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

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place To Work & Fortune.

We 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:

Health insurance
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs
Go Hilton travel discount program
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Supportive parental leave
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

Salary Range: The annual salary range for this role is between $55-65k and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

Source: Hospitality Online

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