Hilton Hotel
Chef de Partie
Location: Hilton Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Category: Hotel Operations – Culinary
Job Type: Full-time
Role Overview
As Chef de Partie (Station Chef), you will lead a culinary team to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation for the restaurant and banquet services. The role includes supervising staff, maintaining food cost controls, ensuring kitchen safety, and assisting in menu development.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Supervision:
- Lead and direct culinary team members in food preparation and production.
- Train and mentor team members and apprentices in your assigned section.
- Food Preparation:
- Oversee food preparation for restaurant and banquet services, maintaining high standards for quality, taste, and presentation.
- Develop daily specials and assist in creating new menu items.
- Operations & Safety:
- Conduct daily inspections of food items, ensuring freshness and proper storage.
- Maintain kitchen equipment safety and hygiene standards.
- Monitor and prevent overproduction and food waste.
- Planning & Coordination:
- Assist in developing and achieving long-term culinary goals.
- Ensure station inventory levels and communicate shortages or prep requirements.
Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Culinary apprenticeship or program completion from a recognized hotel school or college.
- Minimum 3 years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 1 year as a Chef de Partie.
- Expertise in classical and modern cuisine, banquet production, and current culinary trends.
- Valid Food Handler Certification.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Experience in high-volume, fast-paced culinary environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent.
- Basic pastry and baking production knowledge or experience.
Why Work for Hilton?
Hilton offers opportunities for professional growth, a supportive team environment, and a comprehensive benefits package. Employees enjoy access to global discounts on Hilton products and services, along with a workplace culture that emphasizes warmth and hospitality.
Accessibility Commitment
Hilton is committed to providing accessible services and facilities. For details about Hilton Toronto’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) policies and accommodations during the hiring process, contact AODA_Hiltons_In_Canada@hilton.com or call 1-844-217-AODA.
