Chef de Partie

About Luci 

Luci is your opportunity to make your mark, be innovative, and pay tribute to the Melbourne gastronomic dining scene. The menu that will be designed by the team of chefs who will draw inspiration from Italian roots to showcase Modern Australian cuisine. 

About the role 

As Chef de Partie, you will utilise your creative flair and passion for food to exceed diner’s expectations. You will supervise kitchen team members ensuring high levels of food preparation, to create an enticing and engaging delivery of a food concept that sets us apart. This role will involve catering for all meal periods and all outlets including The Douglas Bar, Executive Lounge, In Room Dining as well as Events. Specifically your role will involve:

• Ensuring the consistent delivery of quality, well presented dining experiences to our guests  
• Working with the kitchen team to ensure exceptional customer service standards ensuring guest enquires are responded to in a timely manner
• Being a hands on leader and supervising a small team of highly passionate culinary enthusiasts and assist with training team members  
• Ensure all food production is compliant with food standards  
• Contribute to controlling costs, improving gross profit margins, and other departmental and financial targets 
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues

What are we looking for? 

• A minimum of 2 years demonstrated previous experience in a similar role 
• A current, valid, and relevant trade commercial cookery qualification  
• Strong coaching skills with the ability to motivate a team  
• Knowledge of current food trends  
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to work under pressure

What will it be like to work for Hilton? 

At Hilton we know that our Team Members are the reason behind our success so in turn we are committed to ensuring that Hilton is a workplace where you can Thrive and make time for what matters most. Over the past three years, we have held our top spot as the #1 hospitality company in Australia as listed by the Great Places to Work institute. In 2023, Hilton ranked #2 across all industries and #1 worldwide! You can also look forward to receiving: 

• Worldwide travel discounts at unbelievable rates for you and your friends and family! 
• Salaried position 
• Free access to growth and development opportunities from top class providers; Harvard University and LinkedIn Learning just to name a few 
• A workplace culture that foster personal wellbeing and gives you free access to Employee Assistance Programs to support your mental and physical wellbeing