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Sous Chef - Indian Cuisine Banquet (Pre-Opening) Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur
full-timeKuala Lumpur

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Location

Kuala Lumpur

Type

full-time

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About this role

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.  

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.  

 

Are you a creative, operationally strong culinary professional ready to play a key role in launching a new hotel?

We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support kitchen operations, maintain the highest culinary standards, and assist in leading the culinary team during pre-opening and ongoing operations. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will help shape menus, manage kitchen workflow, and ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and safety across all culinary outlets.
                

 

What will I be doing? 

As the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: 

Culinary Operations & Quality

• Assist the Executive Chef in planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality dishes across all outlets.

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring timely preparation, presentation, and consistency of all menu items.

• Monitor and maintain food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.

• Innovate and support menu development, special events, and promotions.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence.

• Train new hires on recipes, culinary techniques, hygiene standards, and equipment usage.

• Support scheduling, task allocation, and performance management to maintain efficiency and productivity.

• Encourage continuous learning, skill development, and creativity within the culinary team.

Hygiene, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, local food safety regulations, and Hilton’s hygiene standards.

• Maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment, including proper handling of equipment, chemicals, and raw materials.

• Conduct regular inspections of kitchen areas to identify risks and implement corrective actions.

• Collaborate with the Hygiene Manager and Executive Chef to enforce food safety protocols.

Operational & Collaborative Support

• Work closely with the Executive Chef, F&B Managers, and BOH teams to support smooth daily operations.

• Assist in planning for high-volume events, banquets, and special functions.

• Maintain clear communication between kitchen, stewarding, and service teams to anticipate operational needs.


 

What are we looking for? 

A Sous Chef, serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: 

• Diploma, degree, or professional certification in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management.

• Proven experience in Sous Chef or similar leadership roles within hotels, resorts, or large-scale F&B operations.

• Pre-opening experience is highly desirable.

• Strong culinary skills, menu development expertise, and operational knowledge.

• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and safe kitchen practices.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.

• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
 

 

 

 

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 travellers 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! 

Other facts

Tech stack
Culinary Operations,Menu Development,Team Leadership,Food Safety,Hygiene Standards,Communication,Training,Creativity,Operational Knowledge,Time Management,Quality Control,Problem Solving,Mentoring,Collaboration,Efficiency,Presentation Skills

About Hilton

As the most recognized hospitality brand in the industry, guests around the globe rely on us as a trusted place for their stay. With 600+ hotels located in the world’s most exciting destinations, we are the place where people gather to experience exceptional hospitality, inspiring design, and energizing and often award winning bars and restaurants. We Are Hilton. We Are Hospitality.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitality
Founding Year: 1919

What you'll do

  • The Sous Chef will assist the Executive Chef in planning and delivering high-quality dishes while overseeing daily kitchen operations. This role includes leading the culinary team, ensuring food quality and safety, and supporting menu development.

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As a Sous Chef - Indian Cuisine Banquet (Pre-Opening) Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur at Hilton, you will: the Sous Chef will assist the Executive Chef in planning and delivering high-quality dishes while overseeing daily kitchen operations. This role includes leading the culinary team, ensuring food quality and safety, and supporting menu development..

Why join Hilton as a Sous Chef - Indian Cuisine Banquet (Pre-Opening) Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur?

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