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  • Posted: Aug 16, 2016
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    The most recognized name in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts stands as the stylish, forward thinking global leader of hospitality. With over 92 years of experience, Hilton continues to be synonymous with hotel because of our innovative approach to products, amenities and service. We help make traveling easier with our smart design, innovative restau...
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    Head Chef

    Job Description

    A Head Chef is responsible for managing all aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while seeking customer feedback, training staff, controlling costs, and covering all business needs

    What will it be like to work for a Hilton Worldwide Brand?

    Our Team Members are the Heart of Hilton. As extraordinary hospitality professionals, we work together to make Hilton a great place to work and to build rewarding careers for ourselves and our colleagues.

    Hilton Worldwide 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 Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton Worldwide is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its 13 global brands, which include Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®.

    At Hilton, 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! Come be a part of our team!

    What will I be doing?

    As a Head Chef, you are responsible for managing all aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Head Chef will also be required to ensure that all operational, quality, and administrative functions are carried out properly. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

    • Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
    • Actively seek verbal feedback from customers on a regular basis and respond to all guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
    • Ensuring adequate resources are available according to business needs
    • Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
    • Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
    • Ensure team members have an up-to-date knowledge of menu items, special promotions, functions and events
    • Maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas
    • Ensure that staffing levels are maintained to cover business demands
    • Ensure monthly communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generated
    • Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
    • Recruit, manage, train and develop the kitchen team
    • Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
    • Ensure maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues are dealt with in a timely manner
    • Manage financial performance of the department so all planning is in line with hotel objectives
    • Ensure food control systems are adhered to so margins are on target
    • Regular review of all menus with Food and Beverage manager to confirm offerings are in line with market trends
    • Be environmentally aware

    What are we looking for?

    A Head Chef serving Hilton Worldwide 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:

    • Catering experience in managerial capacity
    • Experience managing a kitchen and developing staff
    • Experience managing food costs
    • Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
    • Accountable and resilient
    • Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Intermediate food hygiene qualification
    • Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

    It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

    • Previous kitchen experience in similar role
    • Passion for foodKnowledge of current food trends
    • Advance food hygiene qualification
    • High level of IT proficiency

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Hilton Worldwide on jobs.hiltonworldwide.com to apply

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