A Kitchen Supervisor (Chef de Partie) is responsible for supervising staff and ensuring high levels of food preparation to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while assisting with food cost controls.
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A Kitchen Supervisor (Chef de Partie), will supervise staff and ensure high levels of food preparation to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Chef de Partie will also be required to assist with food cost controls. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards and to support the Kitchen Manager in successfully managing the kitchen & stewarding processes and b) ensure optimal cash profit from safe, high quality meal production in their areas of responsibility:
\n\nEnsure all food preparation meets standards\nBe responsible for the management of the assigned kitchen & stewarding area(s) on your shift and the entire kitchen in the absence of the Kitchen Manager\nPrepare hot and cold food menu items and oversee the preparation of food in assigned kitchen areas during assigned shifts\nEnsure 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 standards\nVisually check the food quality produced during assigned shifts, personally deliver some of the orders to guests and actively ask for feedback\nAssist the Kitchen Manager in overseeing cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen & stewarding areas.\nHelp 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 production\nTrain new Food Operations TMs on processes, products and meal production as per guidance of the Food Operations Manager\nHold pre and post shift briefs with the Food Operations team and apply learning during the next shift in the absence of the Kitchen Manager\nSupport the Kitchen Manager in planning, offering and conducting regular trainings on food/kitchen hygiene, and menu offerings for F&B and FO Hosts\nBe a reliable and motivated member of the Food Operations team and a role model for others\nCommunicate clearly and constructively with other team members to help deliver great guest experiences at our hotel\nAlways deliver ‘fair share’ in team tasks and support colleagues whose workload may temporarily be heavy\nEvery 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\nCoach & train 2 – 4 Food Operations Team Members, as assigned on a rotating six month schedule\nIn 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\nOn-board and supervise assigned ‘coachee’ team members, ensuring execution of agreed development or performance improvement actions\nGive praise to high performers on your shifts and show recognition on the spot\nProvide constructive suggestions/feedback to your Line Manager on products, processes and procedures to contribute to our continuous improvement efforts\nBe aware of planned team meetings and learning sessions and attend as required\nVolunteer to participate in company campaigns like Travel with Purpose or TM committees Execute any duties as assigned by the Chief Host & Kitchen Manager\nWhat are we looking for?
\nA Kitchen Supervisor (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:
\n\nA minimum of 2 years of previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong experience as a Demi Chef de Partie role\nA current, valid, and relevant trade commercial cookery qualification (proof may be required)\nStrong coaching skills\nAbility and desire to motivate teams\nExcellent communication skills\nNVQ Level 3\nAchieved Basic Food Hygiene Certificate\nSupervisory experience\nPositive attitude\nAbility to work under pressure\nAbility to work on own or in teams\n\nIt would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
\n\nPrevious kitchen experience in similar role\nIntermediate Food Hygiene\nKnowledge of current food trends\n\nWhat will it be like to work for Hilton?
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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 travelers 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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