Senior Sous Chef - President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Located in the heart of downtown Springfield, Illinois, President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, offers a welcoming hospitality experience with convenient access to the city’s historic landmarks, business district, and local attractions. The hotel provides an exciting environment for culinary professionals to showcase their skills, support high-quality food and beverage operations, and create memorable dining experiences for guests and event attendees. Join the team as a Senior Sous Chef and help lead kitchen operations, develop culinary talent, maintain high standards, and deliver exceptional food quality across the hotel.

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 a Senior Sous Chef, you’re not just leading daily kitchen 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:

• Lead culinary team operations: Provide hands-on leadership and in-the-moment coaching to kitchen staff, with either a focus on Outlets or Banquets
• Oversee production and service: Manage daily kitchen operations, including creating and monitoring production lists, completing line checks, and expediting service periods
• Enhance menu offerings: Develop and implement seasonal menus, promotional features, and daily specials
• Promote cross-department collaboration: Foster strong, positive relationships between Front of House and Back of House teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Provide administrative support: Assist with inventory management, ordering, and scheduling
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

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.