Commis Chef

Job description

About West Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton Our convenient Sussex Street location provides easy access to Sydney’s business, dining, cultural and waterfront precincts. Featuring 182 guest rooms, we’re moments from Barangaroo, King Street Wharf and Darling Harbour, and just a short distance from the city centre. Guests can unwind in our beautiful open-air atrium or enjoy drinks and seasonal, sustainably inspired dining at our on-site restaurant.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day

• Prepare high-quality dishes: Prepare menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards Delight our guests: Manage guest orders efficiently while ensuring a positive dining experience
• Execute complex recipes: Maintain a strong knowledge of menu offerings, handle complex recipes, and oversee stations, execution, quality control, and inventory checks
• Inspect and finalize plates: Inspect all preparations and dishes ahead of serving to ensure they meet quality and presentation standards
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace: Keep food service stations stocked and sanitary while following proper food handling, storage, and safety protocols
• Manage inventory needs: Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items as needed Comply with regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

Qualifications

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications: Have a minimum of 6 months of full Australian Working rights (sponsorship is not offered) Availability to work various shifts which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Minimum 1 year of experience as a Cook or Trainee in a high-standard hotel or restaurant. Ability to remain calm, flexible, reliable and works well under-pressure.

Strong teamwork and communication skills. Willingness to learn and follow kitchen procedures and hygiene standards. Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences during the most important meal of the day. Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

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