Chef de Partie

Hilton; Taupo; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Taupo is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a busy kitchen, preparing dishes to the highest standards and ensuring consistent taste and presentation for guests.

You will supervise line cooks, maintain cleanliness, monitor food quality and storage, assist with cost management, and coach team members while upholding health, safety and Hilton hospitality standards. Availability for weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as Demi Chef de Partie or similar.
• Culinary training certification or apprenticeship completed.
• Strong English communication skills, verbal and written.
• Able to work under pressure in a multi-cultural team.
• Knowledge of HACCP and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare great tasting dishes: season, cook and test per standard recipes.
• Supervise the kitchen team and support line cooks as needed.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and prevent cross-contamination.
• Ensure food quality and proper storage/rotation.
• Assist with cost management and improve gross margins.
• Inspire and develop team members and monitor performance.
• Uphold health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations.

Skills

English communication

Team leadership

Pressure handling

Multi-cultural awareness

Problem solving

Education

Culinary training certification

Apprenticeship

Tools

Basic computer skills

HACCP knowledge

Job description

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 are the Master of your culinary station, creating delicious dishes guests love. As a Chef de Partie, you're not just overseeing kitchen operations - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

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

Qualifications

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

• At least 2 years of experience as Demi Chef de Partie or similar position.
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship.
• Strong English communication skills, verbal, listening and writing.
• Innovate, pro-active and reliable.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a multi-cultural environment.
• Coast awareness.
• HACCP experience or certified.
• Basic Food and Hygiene training certification.
• Problem solving ability.
• The desire and tenacity to adhere to Hilton procedures.
• Planning & Time management awareness.
• Decision making skills.
• Available to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Computer Skills is advantageous

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

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.

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