EXECUTIVE CHEF – DOUBLETREE RESORT

VACANCY

DOUBLETREE RESORT
FIJI-JONAUALI ISLAND
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Why you’ll love working for Hilton!

• Access to the world’s best Team Member Travel Program with highly discounted rates
• Discounts of up to 25-50% on products and services in participating Hilton outlets
• Comprehensive training and support for your new role
• Access to Hilton University training, offering more than 3000 learning programs
• Extensive range of career development opportunities
An Executive Chef manages and leads the culinary operation to ensure it runs smoothly and meets Hilton standards.

What will you be doing?

As the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
• Oversee culinary operations in all restaurant’s Kitchens, including Pastry, Main Kitchen, Outdoor Dining, as well as stewarding operations.
• Plan, prepare and implement high quality food and beverage products and set-ups in all areas and in the restaurants.
• Maintain all HACCP aspects within the hotel operation.
• Work on new dishes, menus and seasonal food concept changes.
• Purchase for and control production.
• Review rosters prepared by Section Chefs in advance, ensuring that they fulfil high business productivity and guest satisfaction.
• Be aware of the dangers of contaminated food and ensure ingredients in the refrigerators are checked and replaced appropriately.
• Report to the chefs on issues and take appropriate action.
• Ensure that recipes and costings are established and updated.
• Select team members who display qualities and attributes that reflect the department standards.
• Monitor food quality and quantity to ensure the most economical usage of ingredients.
• Monitor the overall food operation and ensure that food items are being prepared in a timely and correct manner.
• Manage the training function and ensure all team members are certified in their position before taking charge of an area of responsibility.
• Control and monitor optimum food costs to yield maximum amount of outlet profit and maximum guest satisfaction.

What are we looking for?

• An Executive Chef 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:
• 10-15 years as Head of Kitchen in a 4 / 5-star category hotel or individual restaurants with high standards.
• At least 8 years of experience as a Main Chef.
• Up to date with sanitation classes.
• Possess a valid health certificate.
• Good command in English, both verbal and written to meet business needs.
• Work experience in similar capacity with international chain hotels.

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 travellers 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!
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