Hilton Hotel Job Application – Head Chef

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensuring adequate resources are available according to business needs
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Ensure food control systems are adhered to so margins are on target
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Actively seek verbal feedback from customers on a regular basis and respond to all guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Recruit, manage, train and develop the kitchen team
• Manage financial performance of the department so all planning is in line with hotel objectives
• Ensure monthly communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generated
• Ensure maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues are dealt with in a timely manner
• Ensure team members have an up-to-date knowledge of menu items, special promotions, functions and events
• Maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas
• Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
• Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
• Ensure that staffing levels are maintained to cover business demands

Job Requirements:

• Accountable and resilient
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Intermediate food hygiene qualification