Job Description

The Hilton Toronto is looking for a Banquet Chef to join their team! In this role you will oversee all banquet production and operations while assuring efficiency alongside our culinary team.

Appointed in downtown Toronto, this property boasts 3,300+ sq. m. of event space and 600 guest rooms, with plated meals for up to 700 guests!

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The ideal candidate will:

• Thrive in a high-volume environment with a passion for culinary excellence and incorporating current trends
• Have experience in developing and building comradery amongst teams
• Have previous experience in a union atmosphere, with a natural and positive approach to hospitality leadership
• Have a valid Red Seal certification

The preferred candidate will:

• Posses previous high-volume banquet production
• Posses fine dining experience in various cuisine styles

This is a Full-Time position, candidates will need full availability including: nights, weekends and holidays.

Growing and developing our team into the future leaders of the hospitality world is engrained in our culture. We are excited to provide you with the experience and knowledge that will continue to excel your career!

...Interested? Apply to join our team today!

What will I be doing?

A Banquet Chef, will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage aspects of the kitchen, with a focus on Banquets, to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Banquet Chef will also be required to manage food provisions, assist with guest queries, and control costs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen, with a focus on Banquets, including operational, quality and administrative functions
• Manage the provision of food to Banquets and the Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly
• Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback
• Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets
• Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef
• Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team
• Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
• Be environmentally aware

What are we looking for?

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 global brands. Our vision \xe2\x80\x9cto fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality\xe2\x80\x9d 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!

Accessibility

Hilton Hotels and Resorts are committed to providing equality of services, access to facilities for all our guests. For more information on this hotel\xe2\x80\x99s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) policy and plan please contact the hotel at AODA_Hiltons_In_Canada@hilton.com or call 1-844-217-AODA.

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