Chef de Partie

Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is seeking a Chef de Partie to prepare, cook and present dishes within their specialty. You will train and guide junior kitchen staff, collaborate with the sous and head chefs on menu development, and maintain rigorous hygiene and safety standards.

You will help control portions and waste to protect margins while delivering high-quality guest experiences aligned with our brand standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent cooking skills with knowledge of ingredients and techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure and delegate tasks effectively.
• Commitment to kitchen hygiene and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your specialty.
• Train and supervise demi-chef de parties or commis in your section.
• Monitor portions and waste to protect profit margins and kitchen efficiency.
• Support sous chef and head chef in developing new dishes and menus and uphold brand standards.

Skills

Cooking skills

Ingredients & techniques

Pressure management

Delegation

Organisation

Hygiene & safety

Profit margins understanding

Job description

What is in it for you?

As part of the Hilton Heathrow T5 team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide - Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to hotel gym facilities
• Minimum of 30 days holiday
• Staff meals on duty
• Paid breaks
• Free staff parking

A day in the life of...

As a Chef de Partie, your key responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes within your specialty. You are also responsible for managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you, helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus, and ensuring that you and your team maintain high standards of food hygiene and follow health and safety regulations. Additionally, monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins is a crucial part of your role. By fulfilling these responsibilities, you play a vital role in ensuring the success of the kitchen and all hotel food and beverage operations.

What do we need from you?

• To be a successful in this role, you'll need great cooking skills and a deep understanding of different ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques.
• You also need to have a cool head and be able to work well under pressure. Additionally, you must have the ability to delegate tasks appropriately to your team members and have strong organisational skills to manage your section effectively.
• A commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including adherence to food safety regulations and proper use of kitchen equipment and cleaning products.
• An understanding of profit margins is essential to ensure that the kitchen runs efficiently and profitably, allowing you to excel in your role and contribute to the success of the kitchen and restaurant.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

At Hilton Heathrow T5 we offer a place for you to grow, succeed and belong. If you're ready, it's time to open your door to what's possible just a few clicks away... Come on in, we'd love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.