Sous Chef - Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel and Suites

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking a Sous Chef for their Toronto Airport Hotel. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, managing a team of cooks, and ensuring high-quality food production. Ideal candidates will have strong culinary skills, leadership abilities, and a passion for food. Join a dynamic team dedicated to exceptional guest experiences in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hotel outlet culinary experience.
• Ability to work under pressure alone or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational and quality functions.
• Ensure food provision complies with legislation.
• Lead the kitchen team to ensure organization and motivation.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Multitasking

Supervisory

Creativity

Education

Valid trade qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Sous Chef - Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel and Suites (HOT0BMC9)

Job Number:

HOT0BMC9

Located directly opposite the Toronto-Pearson International Airport, this property offers a perfect opportunity for a culinary professional to hone their leadership and culinary skills.

This position will oversee a team of around 50 cooks/stewards while operating 2 outlets and servicing 15 meeting rooms with 2,000 square feet of meeting space. The ideal candidate will have strong hotel outlet culinary experience and be a hands-on leader with good communication skills.

What will I be doing?

A Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef to manage kitchen operations and deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. Responsibilities include managing food provisions, assisting with guest queries, and controlling costs. Specific tasks include:

• Managing all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality, and administrative functions.
• Ensuring food provision to outlets complies with legislation.
• Addressing guest queries promptly and efficiently.
• Maintaining food quality and storage standards.
• Contributing to menu creation based on guest feedback.
• Ensuring high-quality food production across all outlets.
• Managing customer relations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Managing resources effectively through work rotations.
• Supporting brand standards via team training and assessment.
• Leading the kitchen team to ensure organization and motivation.
• Controlling costs while maintaining standards to improve profitability.
• Collaborating with other departments and maintaining good relationships.
• Adhering to security, fire, health, safety, and food safety regulations.
• Reporting maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues.
• Being environmentally conscious.

What are we looking for?

A Hilton Sous Chef represents the brand and works on behalf of our Guests. To succeed, candidates should demonstrate:

• Relevant qualifications, including a valid trade qualification.
• Excellent planning, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Strong supervisory abilities.
• A creative approach to food production.
• Ability to work under pressure alone or in teams.

Additional advantageous qualities include:

• Passion for high-quality food.
• Knowledge of current food trends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company, offering a range of accommodations from luxury hotels to extended-stay suites. We are committed to exceptional guest experiences and creating a welcoming environment for our Team Members. Our vision is "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality," and our Team Members are central to achieving this goal.

Hilton Hotels and Resorts are dedicated to accessibility and providing equal services and access for all guests. For more information on our Accessibility policies, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 1-844-217-AODA.