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Hilton Commis Chef in Queenstown, New Zealand
Working for Hilton
Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, our lakeside resort features 5-star amenities including a 25 meter heated indoor pool, fitness center, eforea spa and outdoor terrace with lake views. Guests can sample the best of New Zealand cuisine at one of the multiple dining options and Pinot Pit by Wakatipu Grill serves a wide range of local wines.
Our unique location here in Queenstown offers our guests two hotels from the Hilton brand to choose from - Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown, and our Team Members get to work across both properties.
Hilton is a leading global hospitality company, covering the entire accommodation sector from luxury hotels and resorts to upscale, affordable properties. Hilton has a portfolio of 18 world-class global brands, over 6000 properties in 119 countries and territories and an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
What will I be doing?
As a Commis Chef, you will utilise your creative flair and passion for food to ensure high quality food production for hotel outlets, which meets the Hilton standards. You will work autonomously and manage your time and workspace accordingly, in order to prepare the daily required food for various culinary operations within the hotel.
- Specifically you will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Prepare all mis-en-place for all relevant menus
- Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
- Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly
- Contribute to controlling costs, improving gross profit margins, and other departmental and financial targets
- Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
- Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues as well as comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
What are we looking for?
In your new role, you will be 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:
- Positive attitude
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on own or in teams
- Previous kitchen experience in similar role
Thrive at Hilton
Thrive at Hilton is our Team Member Value Proposition. It supports the well-being and performance of our Team Members with industry-leading benefits, recognition and support to meet Team Member’s professional needs.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.See how this innovative program could help you achieve your personal dreams:
- Workplace flexibility (work life balance)
- Professional leadership development framework
- Worldwide career opportunities
- Access to Hilton University and over 5000 online learning programs
- Free events and activities
- Discounted gym membership
- Free staff meal and daily dry-cleaned uniform
- Discounted accommodation and food & beverage rates globally
- Participate in ongoing recognition programs
- Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
- Support to participate in a variety of local volunteer activities
- Fast track to Hilton Honors Silver status
When you pursue a career at Hilton, you are part of a unique global enterprise characterised by the closeness of its Team Members. Wherever you are in the world, you share a special connection and sense of community that makes #TeamHilton a great place to be your best. Get insights into work at Hilton, and see what our Team Members have been up to by searching @hiltoncareers on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Job: Culinary
Title: Commis Chef
Location: null
Requisition ID: HOT0B6HQ
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