We are seeking a passionate and skilled Chef de Partie to join our culinary team and help maintain our reputation for outstanding food and service within our busy Banquet and Conference Center operations
Shifts are 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm. or 11 am - 7:30 pm. We have 8,440 sq. ft. of exquisite, versatile space that can accommodate up to 550 guests for galas, weddings & banquets and seats up to 1,000 for captivating theatre-style events. We also have the SilverBirch Conference Centre with 9 adaptable rooms; we cater to team meetings, training sessions, and large-scale presentations.
Some of Edmonton’s best Chef’s call the DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton their culinary home!
For the sixth year in a row, Hilton has been recognized for it’s exceptional workplace culture and named as one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine. Hilton ranked #3 on the list of the top 25 companies and remained the only hospitality company on the list. Hilton Team Members attribute the Company’s culture, benefits and inclusive environment as it’s foundation to being a great place to work.
Each year we survey Team Members what excites them the most about working at Hilton so we can build on the positive aspects of their experiences at work. Here’s what they have said:
· The people I work with
· Opportunities to grow my career
· Pride in the brand
· Connections with guests and customers
· Meaningful and fun work
· Special and Unique benefits
Let’s start with some of the GREAT benefits!

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication skills
• Previous customer service experience an asset
• Self-motivated, creative, capable of working in a team environment

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND EDUCATION (DEMONSTRATING REQUIREMENTS)

• Minimum 6 years’ experience on a restaurant line
• Journeyman or Red Seal required
• Strong leadership, motivational and training skills
• Previous managerial/supervisory experience as Chef de Partie in a Full Service Hotel
• Excellent guest, customer and employee relations skills
• Proven ability to motivate staff

BASIC PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Executive Chef & Sous Chef. The Chef de Partie will work as part of the Stages Line team to contribute to customer satisfaction by preparing and serving high quality food products in accordance with the standards of DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (TO FULFILL MAJOR PURPOSE):

• Meets and exceeds customer and team member expectations by providing superior service and teamwork
• Provides value added service to customers by doing whatever reasonable and possible to meet or exceed customers’ expectations
• Communicates effectively with customers, co-workers and supervisors
• Demonstrates teamwork by cooperating and assisting co-workers as needed
• Handles difficult situations effectively
• Meets hotel service standards
• Performs other duties as required to provide superior service and teamwork
• Prepares and properly garnishes all food orders as they are received in accordance with menu specifications insuring proper plate presentation
• Insures that buffets and all pantry stations are set for forecasted covers, reservations and all special functions
• Checks all coolers and storage areas for cleanliness, quantity and quality of food products
• Maintains cleanliness and stocking of coolers and storage areas
• Requisitions food with necessary approvals according to policy
• Takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment
• Adheres to hotel policies and procedures
• Follows hotel grooming and dress standards
• Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate
• At all times projects a favorable image of SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts to the public
• Consistently demonstrate our SilverBirch Hotel & Resorts values - Engagement, Quality, Performance, Growth and Integrity
• Maintains Doubletree Hilton Quality & Culinary Standards
• Involved in Health & Safety of Kitchen & Hotel
• Involved in the Hotel Care Committee, Helping with Special Events in the hotel & Team Events