Job Description
Job Number: Kitchen Assistant (Sous Chef) ( Job Number: HOT0AZD9 )
Work Locations Work Locations : Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston Corner W Rd N and Grayston drive Johannesburg 2001
A Kitchen Assistant (Sous Chef) will work closely with the Kitchen Manager to manage all aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while managing food provisions, assisting with guest queries, and controlling costs.
What will I be doing? To be a passionate host and a highly collaborative Food Operations team member who a) assists in preparing safe, high quality food products that fully meet specified standards whilst minimising waste, and b) cleans and stores cooking utensils and service ware so that team members have the appropriate equipment to provide excellent brand-specific guest experiences in our F&B outlets. Some of your responsibilities are outlined below :
Come to work every day with a smile on your face Be a reliable and motivated member of the Food Operations team Communicate clearly and constructively with other team members to help deliver great guest experiences at our hotel Be a role model for others by demonstrating passionate, friendly brand-specific guest service at all times Always deliver 'fair share' in team tasks and support colleagues whose workload may temporarily be heavy, this includes helping out in areas outside Kitchen / Stewarding 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 Team Member committees Execute any duties as assigned by the Food Operations Leadership team and the Chief Host Organise assigned kitchen work areas to be able to deliver pre-service and service tasks effectively & efficiently, to the required standard, and in line with local standards Constantly maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of assigned work areas in kitchen, stewarding, and waste disposal areas Understand specifications of dishes (mainly breakfast) that we sell Be an eager learner who wants to improve food preparation skills and culinary knowledge Assist with food and meal production (mainly during breakfast service) as instructed by the Food Operations Leadership team Clean the food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools with care and attention to detail Wash utensils, cutlery & crockery carefully and efficiently and make sure they are stored appropriately Dispose of rubbish and waste correctly, recycling as much as possible A Kitchen Assistant (Sous Chef) serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fulfill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills and values that follow:
Minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience Culinary Diploma preferred Strong Supervisory skills Committed to delivering a high level of Guest Experience Excellent planning and organizing skills 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!
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