Culinary Lead: Chef de Partie — Craft & Lead Line

Hilton; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a section in our busy kitchen, delivering consistent, high-quality dishes that delight guests. You will supervise line cooks, maintain cleanliness, and contribute to cost control, upholding health and safety standards to ensure a warm, hospitality-driven dining experience.

With at least 1 year in an international hotel brand and proficiency in Western or Chinese cuisine, you will join a team that values integrity, teamwork, and leadership.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with at least 3 years of experience in a focused service or select service hotel
• At least 1 year as a Demi Chef de Partie or equivalent in an international brand hotel. Technical culinary education preferred.
• Proficient in Western or Chinese cuisine, with expertise in various cooking techniques
• Knowledge of seafood/meat processing, cooked food processing, storing, and receiving standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare great tasting dishes: Season, cook, and test dishes according to standard recipes, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation
• Supervise the kitchen team: Oversee line cooks to ensure and provide support as needed in the absence of senior chefs to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness: Keep all work areas clean, tidy, and free of cross-contamination
• Ensure food quality and storage compliance: Monitor ingredient quality, ensuring proper storage and stock rotation
• Assist with cost management: Contribute to controlling food costs, improving gross profit margins, and meeting departmental financial targets
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Team leadership

Quality focus

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Culinary certification preferred

Job description

Hilton Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a section in our busy kitchen, delivering consistent, high-quality dishes that delight guests. You will supervise line cooks, maintain cleanliness, and contribute to cost control, upholding health and safety standards to ensure a warm, hospitality-driven dining experience.

With at least 1 year in an international hotel brand and proficiency in Western or Chinese cuisine, you will join a team that values integrity, teamwork, and leadership.