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.
As a Sous Chef, you will utilize your creative flair and passion for food to ensure high quality food production for hotel outlets and events, which meets our Brand Standards.
You will manage the Kitchen Team under the direction of the Head Chef ensuring quality is produced consistently. You will ensure the team prepare the required food for various culinary operations within the hotel, while ensuring all hygiene, HACCP and Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements are consistently met.
What will I be doing?
As the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Ensure a high level of clear and concise communication is maintained with all other hotel departments, being receptive to other departments operational and accounting requirements.
- Keep Chef De Cuisine/ Food, Beverage and Kitchen Manager informed of any issues that may arise.
- Attend and contribute to meetings and briefings as per schedule.
- Respond to and manage departmental change as required by the hotel, Hilton, government legislation or industry trends
- To perform any other related duties and special projects as assigned by the Hotel
- Ensure efficient level of service and prompt delivery of product within your area
- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others (team members, contractors, guests, members of the public) at the hotel.
What are we looking for?
A Sous Chef, 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:
- Prior experience as a Sous Chef or similar role
- Experience in a la carte, function and events but grill station is highly regarded.
- Knowledgeable & practice existing WHS guidelines & have a strong understanding of Food Safety, Food product, HACCP & Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ability to prioritize, organize and work well under pressure and contribute to a high integrity work culture
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well in a team
- A passion for cooking and creating delicious cuisine
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
- A positive, can-do attitude
- A flexible approach to working hours and an ability to work shifts and weekends as required
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 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!