About the role
We are seeking a passionate Breakfast Chef to join our team at the Hilton Garden Inn Albany. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving a delicious breakfast buffet to our hotel guests. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a friendly and welcoming environment.
ResponsibilitiesHere’s what you’ll do during a typical day:
- Prepare and cook a variety of hot and cold breakfast items for the hotel's buffet, ensuring consistently high quality presentation and taste
- Manage the cooked-to-order egg station, preparing eggs in various styles based on guest preferences
- Restock and replenish the buffet throughout service to maintain full and well-presented offerings
- Adhere to all food safety and hygiene standards
- Collaborate with the wider hotel team to provide an exceptional guest experience
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
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.
What we're looking for
- Previous experience as a chef or cook, preferably in a hotel or hospitality setting
- Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation
- Passion for providing high-quality food and excellent customer service
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Familiarity with food safety and hygiene regulations
Skills Required
- Previous experience as a chef or cook, preferably in a hotel or hospitality setting
- Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation
- Passion for providing high-quality food and excellent customer service
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Familiarity with food safety and hygiene regulations
Hilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Go Hilton provides heavily discounted hotel stays for team members and extends access to family and friends, with up to 110 discounted nights and rates as low as $40 in some cases. Additional wellbeing resources include an Employee Assistance Program, mental-health support, caregiving resources, and programs like Thrive and sabbaticals.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is offered with a company match of 100% on the first 3% of eligible pay plus 50% on the next 2%. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long‑term savings.
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Parental & Family Support — New parents receive 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with birthing parents receiving an additional 8 weeks for a total of 12 weeks. Support extends to adoption assistance up to $10,000 per eligible child and resources for caregiving.
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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 28 world-class brands comprising more than 9,400 properties and nearly 1.4 million rooms, in 144 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 260 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone.
Why Work With Us
Hilton is proud to be recognized as the World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune. At Hilton, every job makes the stay. Team Members can make an impact, be themselves, build new skills, grow their careers, explore opportunities around the world, and enjoy people-first benefits like Go Hilton travel discounts.
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