Culinary Supervisor - Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

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La Jolla, CA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Software • Hospitality
The Role
Supervise and participate in high-volume breakfast food preparation and service. Oversee orders, inspect plates, maintain menu and inventory knowledge, stock stations, monitor supplies, train and schedule team members, and ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol-awareness standards. Requires availability from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
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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 Cook Supervisor, you’re not just leading the preparation of great tasting food items – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

The Hilton La Jolla is looking for their next Culinary Supervisor to support their AM team. This role will have previous high volume experience specifically in a breakfast supervisor/lead capacity. This position is hands on and will support the line during busy breakfast hours. 


Schedule: Availability from 5am-3pm daily including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. 

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

  • Oversee high-quality food preparation: Supervise and participate in preparing food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
  • Manage orders efficiently: Oversee guest orders to ensure friendly, timely, and accurate service
  • Inspect and finalize plates: Visually inspect all prepared dishes before serving to ensure they meet quality and presentation standards
  • Master the menu: Maintain a strong knowledge of menu offerings and food products to support quality service and seamless kitchen operations
  • Manage inventory needs: Stock food stations, monitor par levels, and prepare requisitions for ingredients and supplies
  • Support team performance: Train, schedule, and supervise team members, providing guidance and support to foster a positive and productive work environment
  • Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing
Qualifications

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.

    About Us
    Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
    At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
    Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
    Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
    Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work. 

    Skills Required

    • Previous high-volume experience in a breakfast supervisor or lead capacity
    • Availability from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays
    • Ability to supervise and participate in food preparation according to recipes and quality standards
    • Ability to oversee guest orders and provide friendly, timely, and accurate service
    • Knowledge of menu offerings and food products
    • Ability to manage inventory, stock stations, monitor par levels, and prepare requisitions
    • Ability to train, schedule, and supervise team members
    • Knowledge of health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol-awareness regulations

    Hilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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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    The Company
    HQ: McLean, VA
    121,228 Employees
    Year Founded: 1919

    What We Do

    Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising nearly 7,300 properties and more than 1.1 million rooms, in 123 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for six consecutive years. Hilton has introduced several 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 165 million 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. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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