JOB DESCRIPTION Position Purpose
To a) support the Head Chef in successfully managing the kitchen & stewarding processes and b) ensure optimal cash profit from safe, high quality meal production in their areas of responsibility.
Duties & Key Responsibilities Being a Great Team Member
- Come to work every day with a smile on your face
- Be a reliable and motivated member of the Food Operations team and a role model for others
- Communicate clearly and constructively with other team members to help deliver great guest experiences at our hotel
- Always deliver fair share in team tasks and support colleagues whose workload may temporarily be heavy
- Every 6 months, rotate to a new Champion area (e.g. Food Safety, Training, CleanStay, rostering) our supervisors and Chefs de Partie are responsible for taking ownership of their specialist area and ensuring the hotel is meeting and exceeding expectations in relation to this
- Coach & train 2 4 Food Operations Team Members, as assigned on a rotating six month schedule
- In regular (e.g., monthly) departmental leadership meetings, update HOD and / or Team Leader on the performance and progress of coachees and suggest development opportunities for them in the coming months.
- On-board and supervise assigned coachee team members, ensuring execution of agreed development or performance improvement actions
- Give praise to high performers on your shifts and show recognition on the spot
- Provide constructive suggestions / feedback to your Line Manager on products, processes and procedures to contribute to our continuous improvement efforts
- Be aware of planned team meetings and learning sessions and attend as required
- Volunteer to participate in company campaigns like Travel with Purpose or TM committees
- Execute any duties as assigned by the Chief Host & Food Operations Manager
Chef de Partie Specifics
Be responsible for the management of the assigned kitchen & stewarding area(s) on your shift and the entire kitchen in the absence of the Food Operations ManagerPrepare hot and cold food menu items and oversee the preparation of food in assigned kitchen areas during assigned shiftsEnsure that all assigned kitchen work areas can deliver the pre-service and service tasks effectively & efficiently, to the required standard, and in line with HACCP standardsVisually check the food quality produced during assigned shifts, personally deliver some of the orders to guests and actively ask for feedbackAssist the Head Chef in overseeing cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen & stewarding areas.Help ensure that all team members in Food Operations understand their purpose and are fully equipped with the tools, skills, behaviours, and knowledge required to deliver high quality and efficient meal productionTrain new Food Operations TMs on processes, products and meal production as per guidance of the Food Operations ManagerHold pre and post shift briefs with the Food Operations team and apply learning during the next shift in the absence of the Food Operations ManagerSupport the Food Operations Manager in planning, offering and conducting regular trainings on food / kitchen hygiene, and menu offerings for F&B and FO HostsWhat are we looking for?
A 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 :
A minimum of 2 years of previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong experience as a Demi Chef de Partie roleA current, valid, and relevant trade commercial cookery qualification (proof may be required)Strong coaching skillsAbility and desire to motivate teamsExcellent communication skillsNVQ Level 3Achieved Basic Food Hygiene CertificateSupervisory experiencePositive attitudeAbility to work under pressureAbility to work on own or in teamsIt would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions :
Previous kitchen experience in similar roleIntermediate Food HygieneKnowledge of current food trendsWhat 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