Demi Chef / Chef de Partie

Auckland
Permanent
Part-time

13 days ago

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.What will I be doing?As a Demi Chef / Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience, as well as with food cost controls. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Prepare and present high-quality dishes in accordance with company standards and guidelines.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in all work areas, ensuring strict adherence to hygiene protocols and preventing cross-contamination.
Complete all required mise en place for relevant menus to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
Respond promptly and professionally to guest inquiries, contributing to positive guest experiences.
Ensure all food items are of high quality and stored appropriately to maintain freshness and safety.
Support cost control initiatives and contribute to achieving departmental financial targets, including improving gross profit margins.
Assist in the training and development of new and existing team members.
Collaborate effectively with other departments and foster positive working relationships across the business.
Report any maintenance, hygiene, or safety hazards promptly to ensure a safe working environment.
Comply with all hotel security protocols, fire regulations, and health and food safety legislation.
Stay informed of departmental goals and actively contribute to their achievement as part of a cohesive team.
Demonstrate environmental awareness and support sustainability initiatives.
Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned by management.

What are we looking for?A Demi Chef / Chef de Partie 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:

High school or equivalent, preferably from a professional culinary school.
1 to 3 years kitchen management experience in a 4 or 5-star hotel restaurant or high-level individual restaurant and 3 years Kitchen Chef experience.
Creative with strong research capability and development spirit and able to execute effectively.
Extensive knowledge of kitchen equipment and able to train staff.
Basic knowledge of computer operation.
Knowledge of food safety systems.
Ability to complete tasks on time in order of priority.
Work well under pressure, able to stay calm and solve problems.
Able to work well independently as well as in a team.

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!

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