Pre Opening Hotel- Sous Chef

Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan Toronto; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospitality-focused team

Job summary

Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan Toronto is hiring to join the opening team in Vaughan, Ontario, as a chef/cook supervisor for one outlet or a kitchen section. Be part of launching a new property with a culture of service excellence from day one, shaping menu concepts and cost controls.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with two years of culinary experience; a culinary arts degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of experience as a chef/cook or equivalent
• Degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred
• Friendly and hospitality-focused

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operation of the kitchen and schedule work
• Assist with staff training, development and performance coaching
• Develop new menu concepts and cost out new menu items
• Maintain recipes and costing for all dishes in responsibility
• Control food usage to minimize waste and monitor portion sizes
• Ensure cleaning and sanitation procedures meet regulations
• Assist in inventory for food and supplies and place requisitions
• Support the executive chef in supervising multiple F&B outlets or outlets as assigned

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen supervision

Menu costing

Cost control

Staff training

Hospitality mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts degree preferred

Job description

Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan Toronto, Vaughan, ON, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4688

Salary Range: $58,000.00 To $64,000.00 Annually

Your Opportunity to Be Part of Something Remarkable

What if your next career opportunity wasn't just another job - but a chance to help build something from the very beginning?

Welcome to the opening team at Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan Toronto.

As we prepare to open the doors to our brand-new 272-room hotel, we’re looking for passionate, motivated individuals who want to be part of creating something special. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team from day one, help establish a strong culture of service and excellence, and play a meaningful role in shaping the guest experience from the very start.

At Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan Toronto, every Team Member will have the opportunity to make an impact, grow alongside a new property, and contribute to building a high-performing hospitality team in Vaughan.

Be there from the beginning. Help shape what comes next. Build your future with us.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Assist in managing a single food and beverage outlet or a shift or section of food and beverage operations. Supervise kitchen employees and entry-level Culinary Staff in the preparation and cooking of various food items and their garnishment and presentation. Responsible for menu planning and development and cost control.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise activities of the daily operation of the kitchen, communicate goals, and assign/schedule work. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
• Recommend and initiate disciplinary or other staffing/human-resource-related actions by company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues. Assist with employee selection, training and development, and performance coaching.
• Assist in developing new menu concepts. Develop, test, and cost out new menu items. Maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Oversee methods of preparation, portion sizes, and timeliness of food preparation; control food usage to minimize waste.
• Inspect the cleanliness of the line floor and all kitchen stations. Maintain and strictly abide by proper storage procedures and provincial sanitation and health regulations. Notify the Maintenance Department of any needed repairs.
• Review the following day’s menus and complete requisitions for food and supplies needed from various storerooms; maintain inventory control procedures.
• Manages the kitchen and assumes responsibility in the absence of the executive chef.
• Maintain and enforce procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, kitchen inventory and equipment, (2) replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms, etc. in a timely and efficient manner, and (3) to minimize waste and control costs.
• Assist in determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, material and equipment.
• Assist in cooking and food preparation as required.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. Assist sales, catering, and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special events.
• Any other duties as assigned by your manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of experience as a chef/cook, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience. Degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred
• Friendly and hospitality-focused
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, stressful environment

. This job requires the ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Remain stationary for extended periods
• Moving about the kitchen
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Assists Executive Chef in supervising the preparation of food for multiple F&B outlets or facilities or may independently supervise food preparation for one or more outlets. Primary duty is professional chef work and supervision of other culinary employees

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATION :

Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan/ Toronto Hotel is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for all stages of the selection process.

Should you require any accommodations during an interview process, kindly let us know in advance, as we are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.