Kitchen Artist (Pre Opening) Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur
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Job Location:
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans
With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience we offer the millions oftravellerswho stay with us every year a welcome they will never addition to our flagship brand Hilton Hotels & Resorts the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria LXR Conrad Canopy Curio Collection DoubleTree Hilton Garden Inn Hampton and many others.
If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because its with Hilton where we never forget the reason were here: to delight our guests Team Members and owners alike.
Are you a creative operationally strong culinary professional ready to play a key role in launching a new hotel
We are seeking a Chef - Kitchen Artist to support pre-opening and ongoing culinary operations through exceptional craftsmanship creativity and attention to detail. This role focuses on food artistry buffet presentation live displays and decorative culinary elements that enhance the overall guest experience across restaurants banquets and events.
What will I be doing
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Artistry & Presentation
Create visually stunning and high-quality dishes that meet Hiltons culinary and brand standards.
Execute ice carving fruit and vegetable carving chocolate carving and wooden carving for buffets events and special occasions.
Design and produce cake decoration showpieces and artistic dessert displays.
Develop and maintain eye-catching buffet setups ensuring strong visual flow balance and theme alignment.
Perform acrylic food display work and decorative culinary installations as required.
Menu & Creative Development
Support menu development with a strong focus on presentation creativity and guest engagement.
Contribute innovative ideas for themed nights promotions seasonal displays and special events.
Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership on concept creation and tastings.
Kitchen Operations & Pre-Opening Support
Assist with daily kitchen operations ensuring smooth workflow and timely service.
Support pre-opening activities including kitchen setup display planning recipe standardization and training.
Maintain consistency in portioning quality and presentation across all outlets.
Team Collaboration & Training
Share artistic techniques and presentation standards with junior chefs and kitchen team members.
Support training on carving decorative work buffet styling and plating standards.
Foster a culture of creativity teamwork and attention to detail in the kitchen.
Hygiene Safety & Quality Standards
Follow HACCP food safety regulations and Hilton hygiene standards at all times.
Ensure safe handling of carving tools equipment ice chocolate and decorative materials.
Maintain a clean organized and safe workstation and display area.
Participate in kitchen inspections and quality audits as required.
What are we looking for
A Sous Chef 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 attitudebehaviours skills and values that follow:
Diploma or professional certification in Culinary Arts or a related field.
Proven experience as a Chef de Partie Kitchen Artist or similar role in hotels resorts or upscale F&B operations.
Demonstrated expertise in ice carving cake decoration buffet setup fruit and vegetable carving chocolate carving wooden carving and acrylic decorative work.
Strong eye for detail creativity and visual storytelling through food.
Pre-opening experience is a strong advantage.
Solid knowledge of food safety hygiene standards and safe kitchen practices.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
Strong communication teamwork and time-management skills.
Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
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 leisuretravellersthe 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!
Key Skills
- 3ds Max
- Computer Graphics
- Perforce
- Zbrush
- Unreal Engine
- Maya
- Painting
- Teaching
- Adobe Photoshop
- Digital Art
- Music Therapy
- Unity
About Company
Stay at Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and uncover the unexpected at our one-of-a-kind hotel. As part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, we are perfect for guests seeking an uncommon experience and peace of mind.
