Demi Chef - Garde Manger

Hilton; Kuah; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Malaysia is seeking a Demi Chef to join our Hotels team, crafting high-quality dishes and wowing guests with your culinary flair every day. You’ll be at the heart of delivering the light and warmth of Hilton hospitality in every plate.

In this role you’ll lead line cooks, supervise kitchen operations, maintain cleanliness, ensure food quality and proper storage, and assist with cost management. A technical education in hospitality or culinary school, plus 3 years in a 5‑star kitchen and

Qualifications

• Technical education in hospitality or culinary school.
• At least 3 years as a Cook in Chinese / Banquet / Main / Pastry Kitchen in a 5-star category hotel or individual restaurant with high standards.
• At least 1 year as a Commis I in an international brand hotel or individual restaurant with high standards.
• Possess good leadership and training skills.
• Up to date with sanitation classes.
• Knowledgeable in HACCP.
• Must possess legal working rights in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Prepare great-tasting dishes according to standard recipes, ensuring taste and presentation.
• Supervise kitchen team to support line cooks and maintain smooth operations.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and prevent cross-contamination.
• Ensure food quality and proper storage and stock rotation.
• Help manage costs to improve gross margins.
• Inspire and develop the team through coaching and teamwork.
• Uphold health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Sanitation knowledge

HACCP

Legal working rights

Education

Culinary/ Hospitality education

Job description

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands,and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore ourCareers Blogto see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You will be the star of your station, crafting delicious dishes and wowing our guests. With your passion for cooking and your attention to detail, you'll be a valuable member of our culinary team. As aDemi Chef, you’re not just overseeing the preparation of high-quality dishes – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

• Technical education in hospitality or culinary school.
• At least 3 years as a Cook in Chinese / Banquet / Main / Pastry Kitchen in a 5-star category hotel or individual restaurant with high standards.
• At least 1 year as a Commis I in an international brand hotel or individual restaurant with high standards.
• Possess good leadership and training skills.
• Up to date with sanitation classes.
• Knowledgeable in HACCP.
• Must possess legal working rights in Malaysia.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• 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 wellbeing.