Kitchen Supervisor (Chef de Partie)

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor (Chef de Partie) to join their dynamic team. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of food preparation, and assisting with food cost controls. You will be responsible for managing kitchen operations during shifts, training new team members, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a supportive and vibrant environment dedicated to exceptional guest experiences. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and team motivation, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie.
• Strong coaching skills and ability to motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure high food preparation standards.
• Assist with food cost controls and manage kitchen areas.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Coaching Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Team Motivation

Education

Trade Commercial Cookery Qualification

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Job Number:

Kitchen Supervisor (Chef de Partie) (HOT0BD0W)

Work Locations

Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston Corner W Rd N and Grayston drive Johannesburg 2001

A Kitchen Supervisor (Chef de Partie) is responsible for supervising staff and ensuring high levels of food preparation to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while assisting with food cost controls.

What will I be doing?

A Kitchen Supervisor (Chef de Partie) will supervise staff and ensure high levels of food preparation to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Chef de Partie will also be required to assist with food cost controls. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards and to support the Kitchen Manager in successfully managing the kitchen & stewarding processes:

• Ensure all food preparation meets standards
• Manage the assigned kitchen & stewarding area(s) on your shift and the entire kitchen in the absence of the Kitchen Manager
• Prepare hot and cold food menu items and oversee the preparation of food in assigned kitchen areas during assigned shifts
• Ensure that all assigned kitchen work areas can deliver the pre-service and service tasks effectively & efficiently, to the required standard, and in line with HACCP standards
• Visually check the food quality produced during assigned shifts, personally deliver some of the orders to guests and actively ask for feedback
• Assist the Kitchen Manager in overseeing cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen & stewarding areas
• Help ensure that all team members in Food Operations understand their purpose and are fully equipped with the tools, skills, behaviours, and knowledge required to deliver high quality and efficient meal production
• Train new Food Operations TMs on processes, products and meal production as per guidance of the Food Operations Manager
• Hold pre and post shift briefs with the Food Operations team and apply learning during the next shift in the absence of the Kitchen Manager
• Support the Kitchen Manager in planning, offering and conducting regular trainings on food/kitchen hygiene, and menu offerings for F&B and FO Hosts
• Be a reliable and motivated member of the Food Operations team and a role model for others
• Communicate clearly and constructively with other team members to help deliver great guest experiences at our hotel
• Always deliver ‘fair share’ in team tasks and support colleagues whose workload may temporarily be heavy
• Every 6 months, rotate to a new ‘Champion’ area (e.g. Food Safety, Training, CleanStay, rostering) – our supervisors and Chefs de Partie are responsible for taking ownership of their specialist area and ensuring the hotel is meeting and exceeding expectations in relation to this
• Coach & train 2 – 4 Food Operations Team Members, as assigned on a rotating six month schedule
• In regular (e.g., monthly) departmental leadership meetings, update HOD and/or Team Leader on the performance and progress of ‘coachees’ and suggest development opportunities for them in the coming months
• On-board and supervise assigned ‘coachee’ team members, ensuring execution of agreed development or performance improvement actions
• Give praise to high performers on your shifts and show recognition on the spot
• Provide constructive suggestions/feedback to your Line Manager on products, processes and procedures to contribute to our continuous improvement efforts
• Be aware of planned team meetings and learning sessions and attend as required
• Volunteer to participate in company campaigns like Travel with Purpose or TM committees
• Execute any duties as assigned by the Chief Host & Kitchen Manager

What are we looking for?

A Kitchen Supervisor (Chef de Partie) serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• A minimum of 2 years of previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong experience as a Demi Chef de Partie role
• A current, valid, and relevant trade commercial cookery qualification (proof may be required)
• Strong coaching skills
• Ability and desire to motivate teams
• Achieved Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Supervisory experience
• 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:

• Intermediate Food Hygiene
• Knowledge of current food trends

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!