Kickstart your culinary Hilton career as Chef de Partie at Hilton Rotterdam!
Are you a passionate cook?
Do you thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment?
Do you love creating delicious à la carte dishes and memorable guest experiences?
If you said yes, then we would love to welcome you to our team! At Hilton Rotterdam, every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and sharpen your skills in the world of culinary arts and hospitality.
What to expect?
As Chef de Partie, you play a vital role in delivering an outstanding dining experience at Restaurant JAQ. You start your day aligning with your team on the preparation and execution of the à la carte service.
You will be responsible for your own kitchen section, creating, plating, and perfecting dishes from JAQ’s creative and trend-forward menu. You’ll also be involved in preparing meals for our Meetings & Events guests, giving you the opportunity to work across different culinary styles and service formats.
No two days are the same, and that’s exactly what makes this role so exciting!
Your key responsibilities include:
Managing your designated kitchen station independently.
Preparing and presenting dishes that meet our high Hilton quality standards.
Ensuring full mise en place and maintaining accurate stock levels for your section.
Supervising and mentoring Demi Chef de Parties and kitchen apprentices.
Monitoring and supporting the completion of required (online) training.
Taking part in new culinary projects assigned by the Executive Chef.
Contributing to menu development across the hotel outlets.
Staying up to date with the latest food trends and plating techniques.
Ensuring full compliance with HACCP and food safety standards.
Promoting sustainability and environmental awareness.
Encouraging teamwork and maintaining a positive kitchen culture.
Who are you?
You are known for your passion for food, your creativity, and your ability to stay calm and organized under pressure. You take pride in every dish you send out and enjoy being part of a team that delivers high-quality dining experiences. You bring:
Previous experience as Chef de Partie (preferably in an à la carte restaurant).
Up-to-date knowledge of food trends and kitchen operations.
Strong understanding of HACCP and social hygiene standards.
A proactive and positive attitude with strong teamwork skills.
Flexibility to work mainly in the evenings, as well as weekends and holidays.
Fluency in English (Dutch is a plus).
Residency in or near Rotterdam.
The legal right to work in the Netherlands.
What do we offer?
A fulltime contract (38 hours per week)
Salary in salary scale V of the Horeca collective labor agreement.
25 paid holiday days per full year (on the basis of 38 hours per week)
Travel allowance according to the Hilton Rotterdam scheme, if you live further than 5km away from the hotel.
Pension build-up through through Pensioenfonds Horeca & Catering.
Access to personal growth through our Learning & Development department, the Hilton University, LinkedIn Learning, Harvard ManageMentor & eCornell
An unforgettable Guest Experience: a free overnight stay in our hotel, including dinner and breakfast, for you and your plus one!
Huge discounts through Hilton GO! Team Member room rate, plus Friends & Family room rate at all Hilton Hotels worldwide.
50% off your F&D bill, at least at Managed Hilton Hotels in the Netherlands.
24/7 access to our fitness facilities (also on your days off!)
Are you ready to kickstart your Hilton career? Apply here and we will be happy to get in touch with you! The recruitment process starts with a first selection. If you pass this, you will get a phone call from our Human Resources department to get to know you better. This is followed by an interview, and possibly a second interview. Finally, the Human Resources department will contact you to inform you whether you have been selected for the job!