Hilton is the world's most recognised hospitality brand and is the largest upscale operator of hotels in Greater London. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Chef De Partie to join our team at the Doubletree by Hilton London Kensington. This is a prestigious 4-star property based in bustling Kensington.
The role of Chef de Partie is to prepare food for the Restaurant, Bar and Conference departments to a consistently high standard to meet guest requirements. Also to ensure the correct storage of all deliveries while maintaining excellent health and hygiene kitchen practice at all times. The Chef de Partie will also assist in the training and development of junior members of the kitchen team to and the supervision of the kitchen as a whole.
Why you should apply
We offer market-appropriate salary, retention bonus plus access to our extensive benefits package, which includes:
Exclusive access to the employee recognition & reward scheme - Heeton Rewards
Service-based annual leave (increasing up to a maximum of 5 extra days)
Employee & Friends/Family discounted rates at Heeton-operated and IHG hotels
Life Assurance, Income Protection and Employee Assistance schemese
Referral scheme
Numerous voluntary benefits, including buy holiday scheme, Cycle to Work, Medicash Health Plan and many more
Heeton is an expanding company which offers excellent career, training and development opportunities
Fantastic career potential with one of the UK's fast-growing hotel operators
Retention bonus on completion of 3 and 6-month service
Your day-to-day
Contribute to the production of food items in accordance with instructions from the Sous Chef and/or the Head Chef.
Be knowledgeable of the days business, i.e. know what reservations are booked into the Food and beverage outlets, be aware of outside events that will impact directly on business, etc.
Be familiar with the menu and with any specials of the day.
Ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely fashion.
Ensure all dishes leaving the kitchen/buffet are prepared to the approved standard of presentation.
Avoid unnecessary wastage, observe proper portion planning and control and to act in a cost-effective, responsible manner.
Comply with all Health and Safety guidelines and report any issues as appropriate.
Energy and cost awareness to deliver savings where possible.
Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order; report any maintenance issues to the Head Chef.
Following company control procedures in accordance with the company's Internal audit requirements
Ensure excellent food hygiene practice is observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service.
Ensure HACCP compliance within the kitchen and all Food and beverage outlets.
What we need from you
Previous supervisory experience within a kitchen environment.
Flexible working shifts.
Must speak fluent English.
Ability to communicate with your team and the hotel teams.
Working in a team
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process
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