Sous Chef

Queenstown - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Working for Hilton

Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu our lakeside resort features 5-star amenities including a 25 meter heated indoor pool fitness center eforea spa and outdoor terrace with lake views. Guests can sample the best of New Zealand cuisine at one of the multiple dining options and Pinot Pit by Wakatipu Grill serves a wide range of local wines.

Our unique location here in Queenstown offers our guests two hotels from the Hilton brand to choose from - Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown and our Team Members get to work across both properties.

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company covering the entire accommodation sector from luxury hotels and resorts to upscale affordable properties. Hilton has a portfolio of 18 world-class global brands over 6000 properties in 119 countries and territories and an award-winning customer loyalty program Hilton Honors. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

What will I be doing

As a Sous Chef with Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown your passion for Food & Beverage will be essential to be able to manage excellent guest experiences while managing Food Cost controls.

As a Sous Chef you are responsible for contributing to menu creation and managing and training the kitchen brigade to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience.

Specifically you will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

Contribute to menu creation

Manage and train the team effectively to ensure a well-organised and motivated team

Ensure consistency in quality of dishes at all times

Assist the Executive Sous Chef and managing customer relations when necessary in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef

Ensure resources meet business needs through the effective management of working rosters

Support brand standards through the training and assessment of your team

Manage food cost controls to contribute to F&B revenue

Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards

What are we looking for

In your new role you will be working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members in a busy kitchen operaton. To successfully fill this role you should maintain the attitude behaviours skills and values that follow:

Strong previous Sous Chef Experience in upscale al a carte restaurant

Approaches food in a creative way with local food knowledge

Knowledge of Banquets and Buffet operation

Strong supervisory and training skills

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Committed to delivering a high level of customer service

Excellent grooming standards

Excellent planning and organising skills

Thrive at Hilton

Thrive at Hilton is our Team Member Value Proposition. It supports the well-being and performance of our Team Members with industry-leading benefits recognition and support to meet Team Members professional needs. As extraordinary hospitality professionals we work together to make Hilton a great place to work and to build rewarding careers for ourselves and our colleagues. See how this innovative program could help you achieve your personal dreams:

Workplace flexibility (work life balance)

Professional leadership development framework

Worldwide career opportunities

Access to Hilton University and over 5000 online learning programs

Free events and activities

Discounted gym membership

Free staff meal and daily dry-cleaned uniform

Discounted accommodation and food & beverage rates globally

Participate in ongoing recognition programs

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice

Support to participate in a variety of local volunteer activities

Fast track to Hilton Honors Silver status

When you pursue a career at Hilton you are part of a unique global enterprise characterised by the closeness of its Team Members. Wherever you are in the world you share a special connection and sense of community that makes #TeamHilton a great place to be your best. Get insights into work at Hilton and see what our Team Members have been up to by searching @hiltoncareers on Facebook LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Working for HiltonLocated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu our lakeside resort features 5-star amenities including a 25 meter heated indoor pool fitness center eforea spa and outdoor terrace with lake views. Guests can sample the best of New Zealand cuisine at one of the multiple dining options and Pi...