Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation
- Prepare and cook all à la carte menu items according to standard recipes.
- Ensure consistency in taste, portion, presentation, and quality.
- Maintain mise en place before each service.
- Prepare food according to guest dietary requirements and special requests.
- Ensure food is served at the correct temperature.
- Monitor food quality throughout preparation and service.
Service Operations
- Coordinate with the IRD service team to ensure timely delivery.
- Prioritize orders based on service timing.
- Handle high-volume periods efficiently.
- Minimize food waiting time.
- Ensure all orders leave the kitchen accurately and attractively presented.
Quality Control
- Inspect all dishes before service.
- Follow Hilton brand standards.
- Maintain food freshness.
- Ensure proper food storage and labeling.
- Monitor expiry dates using FIFO procedures.
Hygiene & Food Safety
- Follow HACCP standards.
- Maintain excellent personal hygiene.
- Ensure kitchen cleanliness.
- Report maintenance issues.
- Prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintain temperature logs.
Inventory & Cost Control
- Control food waste.
- Monitor stock levels.
- Assist in monthly inventory.
- Report shortages.
- Follow portion control.
- Minimize unnecessary costs.
Team Leadership
- Supervise Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants.
- Train junior chefs.
- Monitor staff performance.
- Ensure teamwork during service.
- Assist with onboarding new employees.
Communication
- Communicate with:
- IRD Supervisors
- Restaurant Team
- Stewarding
- Purchasing
- Receiving
- Executive Chef
Health & Safety
- Follow fire safety procedures.
- Wear required PPE.
- Report accidents immediately.
- Operate equipment safely.
Administrative Duties
- Complete kitchen checklists.
- Maintain production records.
- Report daily issues.
- Attend kitchen meetings.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 4–6 years in luxury hotels.
- At least 2 years as Chef de Partie.
- Strong à la carte experience.
- Experience in In-Room Dining preferred.
- Hilton experience is an advantage.