1st Cutter - Chinese Kitchen

Description

Hilton isn’t just a place to work. 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 of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget.

And, we strongly believe that our Team Members are more than just “employees”.

Thrive at Hilton embraces our diversity and provides a way of living, helping our Team Members build a strong foundation for health and well-being, seeking lifelong learning and mindful leadership, dreaming and connecting with a Purpose, and creating the most optimal work experience for them as an individual.

Go Hilton, our leisure travel discount programme, is designed exclusively to ensure that our Team Members get to experience the same Hilton Hospitality when they are travelling at a discounted rate. Eligible Team Members and their authorized family and friends can take advantage of special room rates and other perks.

Join us now and enjoy the Hilton experience for yourself.

The 1st Cutter you will be responsible for ensuring that the relevant kitchen operates as a successful profit centre by planning, organizing, directing and controlling production and administration in accordance with our defined standards.     

What will I be doing? 

As the 1st Cutter you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare food for guests and team members efficiently, economically, and hygienically as per standard recipes and procedures.  
• To supervise, guide and develop chefs of a lower grade ensuring the quality of food production remains at optimum levels
• To liaise closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, ensuring food quality and preparation techniques are of  the highest standard.
• Plan, prepare and implement high quality food and beverage products and set-ups in the restaurant. 
• Work seamlessly with recipes, standards and plating guides. 
• Maintain all HACCP aspects within the hotel’s operation.  
• Use all equipment, tools and machines appropriately. 
• Work on off-site events when tasked. 
• Assist in inventory taking. 
• Maintain at all times a professional and positive attitude towards team members and supervisors. 
• Adhere to established hotel rules and team member handbook, ensuring all team members under your supervision do so as well for the department to operate smoothly. 
• Check that the quality of prepared by team members meet the required standards and make necessary adjustments. 
• Understand, practice and promote good teamwork to achieve missions, goals, and overall departmental standards. 
• Carry out duties and responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner. 

Requirements

What are we looking for? 

A 1st Cutter 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: 

• Junior Middle School graduate or above.  
• Minimum 2 years as 1st Cutter in a 5-star category hotel, international brand hotel or individual restaurant with high standards.  
• Possess a valid health certificate. 
• Good knowledge of Chinese cuisine. 
• Able to work with and consume all products and ingredients. 
• Able to set priorities and complete tasks in a timely manner. 
• Work well in stressful situations, remain calm under pressure and able to solve problems. 
• Able to work in a moist, hot and sometimes loud environment. 
• Technical education in hospitality or culinary school preferred. 
• Knowledge in HACCP preferred. 
• Good command in English, both verbal and written to meet business needs, preferred. 

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 travellers 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!