Demi Chef de Partie

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GO Hilton discount programme

50% off on Food & Beverage

Worldwide room rates

Job summary

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join our luxury kitchen team. You will prepare and present high quality dishes and assist with food cost controls, delivering an exceptional Guest and Member experience in a renowned dining environment.

You will maintain hygiene, manage mise en place, work under pressure, and collaborate with colleagues to uphold the standards of Sincerely Elegant service that define Waldorf Astoria.

Qualifications

• Prepare and present high quality dishes within company guidelines.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination.
• Prepare all mise-en-place for all relevant menus.
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly.
• Contribute to controlling costs, improving gross profit margins, and other departmental and financial targets.
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships.
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues.
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation.
• Awareness departmental targets and strive to achieve them as part of the team.
• Be environmentally aware.

Responsibilities

• As a Demi Chef de Partie, you are responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience.
• A Demi Chef de Partie would also be required to assist with food cost controls.
• Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

NVQ Level 2

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work on own or in teams

Education

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Welcome to the timeless luxury world of Waldorf Astoria

Around the globe, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts reflects the culture and history of their timeless locations, as well as fresh, modern expressions of Waldorf Astoria's rich legacy. Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalized attention of Sincerely Elegant service that creates a singular experience. If you understand the value of personalized attention and know how craft unexpected moments with a rich level of customer service, you may just be the Trainee we are looking for. Once you enter the marvelous world of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, you are part of our promise to deliver Guests a single rich experience at every extraordinary place they visit.

Within this function you will be focusing on Peacock Alley restaurant but also in room dining and banquets.

Demi Chef de Partie with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while assisting with food cost controls.

What will it be like to work for this Hilton Brand?

In exceptional destinations around the globe, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts reflect the culture and history of their extraordinary locations, as well as fresh, modern expressions of Waldorf Astoria's rich legacy. Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalized attention of true Waldorf service that creates a singular experience.

If you understand the value personalized attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of customer service, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Team Member with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. Because it’s with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts where we promise our Guests a single rich, experience at every extraordinary place they visit.

What will I be doing?

As a Demi Chef de Partie, you are responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Demi Chef de Partie would also be required to assist with food cost controls. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Required

• Prepare and present high quality dishes within company guidelines
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination
• Prepare all mis-en-place for all relevant menus
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly
• Contribute to controlling costs, improving gross profit margins, and other departmental and financial targets
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Awareness departmental targets and strive to achieve them as part of the team
• Be environmentally aware

What are we looking for?

Skills

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• NVQ Level 2
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own or in teams

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• NVQ Level 3
• Previous kitchen experience in similar role

What benefits will I receive?

Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and holiday entitlement.

As an employee you will become a member of the GO Hilton programme, which provides reduced room rates in all our hotels WORLDWIDE, which means you can choose out of over 7,000 properties in more than 100 countries and all this not only for yourself but off course to share with your friends and family as well. Not only will you receive discount on room rates but also 50% off on Food & Beverage.

In addition you will be entitled to discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners, for example Guerlain and Avis.

We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide.