Chef de Partie

Job description

As a Chef de Partie, you play a vital role in delivering exceptional dishes and crafting unforgettable flavor combinations. You hold a key position within the professional kitchen, being responsible for a specific section or station.

Your key responsibilities include:

·  Acting as the "Chef d'Orchestre" during your shift, orchestrating and leading the culinary performance in the kitchen.
·  Preparing high-quality dishes within your assigned section.
·  Collaborating with the kitchen team to develop and refresh menus, with a focus on seasonal ingredients and culinary trends.
·  Ensuring consistency and excellence in dish quality, and taking responsibility for timely and accurate plating and service.
·  Overseeing mise en place, preparation, and garnishing of dishes. You guide commis chefs and demi chefs de partie, stepping in where needed to ensure smooth operations. In the absence of the Sous Chef, you take over their responsibilities.
·  Managing kitchen inventory and coordinating orders in collaboration with the Sous Chef, or placing them independently when required.
·  Contributing to a positive kitchen atmosphere where teamwork and passion for cooking are central, fostering growth through constructive communication.
·  Ensuring the kitchen is left clean and organized post-service, while upholding HACCP standards and setting a strong example.
·  Demonstrating flexibility in applying your knowledge and supporting both the à la carte offering and banquet operations.

What are we looking for?

A 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:

First of all a single permit is necessary to be able to work in Belgium for people outside of the EU. 

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Preferably trained at a hospitality school or with substantial professional kitchen experience (minimum 3 years as demi chef de partie).

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Proficient in Dutch and/or English.

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A well-organized team member with a flexible mindset.

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Hospitality runs through your veins.

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Passionate about creating innovative dishes with a keen eye for detail.

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A true team player with a hands-on attitude.

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Flexible with working hours, including evenings, and weekends.

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Strong knowledge of HACCP standards is essential.

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Solid culinary foundation and eagerness to continue learning.

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Able to share knowledge in a constructive and inspiring way.

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Driven to elevate your colleagues and help them grow.

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!