Chef Tournant – Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton is looking for a Chef Tournant to join our culinary team at our Downtown Des Moines property!

In this role, you will be work in outlets and banquets as a relief for the Banquet Chef and RestaurantChef reporting directly to the Executive Chef.

What will I be doing?

As a Chef Tournant, you will assist the Executive Chef in overall responsibility for activities of cooks and other personnel involved in preparing, cooking and presenting food in accordance with quality standards, productivity standards, cost controls, and forecast needs. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Monitor team performance, product quality and production flow.

• Provide coverage as Chef on Duty in both restaurant and banquet kitchen areas as needed.

• Assist on the line during peak business times.

• Interview, select, train, appraise, schedule, and manage kitchen staff during the shift.

• Manage kitchen staff in the proper preparation, cooking, and garnishment of various menu items.

• Assist in the development and enforcement of policies to control food cost and quality.

• Ensure proper receiving, storage (including temp setting) and rotation of food products to maintain compliance with Health Department regulations.

• Lead menu planning activities.

• Schedule culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line.

• Perform other duties as required.

What are we looking for?

• Two (2) or more years’ experience as a professional Chef in a full-service restaurant and/or banquet operation
• Open availability to work varying days and shifts, including but not limited to, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to successfully lead and motivate a team

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality – We’re passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Integrity – We do the right thing, all the time.

• Leadership – We’re leaders in our industry and in our communities.

• Teamwork – We’re team players in everything we do.

• Ownership – We’re the owners of our actions and decisions.

• Now – We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality

• Productivity

• Dependability

• Customer Focus

• Adaptability

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 URL blocked – click to apply. 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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