Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! A Commis Chef is responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while consistently contributing to departmental targets
ResponsibilitiesHere's what you'll do during a typical day:
- Prepare and deliver exceptional culinary experiences: Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes in accordance with approved recipes, Hilton brand standards, and presentation guidelines, ensuring consistency, quality, and guest satisfaction.
- Support kitchen operations and service excellence: Manage guest orders efficiently, execute menu items within required service timelines, maintain knowledge of menu offerings and preparation techniques, and contribute to a positive dining experience for guests and members.
- Maintain food quality and production standards: Execute recipes accurately, support food preparation activities, oversee assigned stations, conduct quality checks, inspect dishes prior to service, and ensure all food items meet established quality and presentation standards.
- Manage mis-en- place and inventory requirements: Prepare and organize all required mise en place for menu service, maintain adequate stock levels, perform inventory checks, and prepare requisitions for food products and kitchen supplies as required.
- Contribute to cost control and operational efficiency: Support kitchen revenue objectives through effective food cost control, waste reduction, proper portioning, and efficient use of ingredients and resources.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment: Keep all food preparation and service areas clean, stocked, sanitary, and organized while preventing cross-contamination and adhering to food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards: Adhere to hotel security procedures, fire regulations, food safety requirements, health and hygiene standards, alcohol awareness policies, and all applicable local regulations to ensure the safety and well-being of guests and team members.
- Support teamwork and continuous improvement: Provide support to the Kitchen Brigade, collaborate effectively with colleagues and other departments, maintain positive working relationships, report maintenance, hygiene, and safety concerns, and contribute to the achievement of departmental goals and performance targets.
What It Takes to Make the Stay
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.
The following capabilities and qualifications would be advantageous:
- Previous experience as a Commis Chef, Apprentice Chef, or in a similar culinary role within a hospitality environment.
- Completion of an accredited commercial cookery program, culinary qualification, or trade apprenticeship.
- NVQ Level 1 in Food Preparation and Cooking or a related culinary qualification; NVQ Level 2 would be an added advantage.
- Certification in basic food hygiene, food safety, or an equivalent food handling program.
- Strong passion for food, culinary arts, and delivering exceptional dining experiences.
- Positive attitude with a strong willingness to learn, develop new skills, and build a successful career within the culinary and hospitality industry.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and follow instructions accurately.
- Strong multitasking, time management, and organizational skills with the ability to maintain quality and consistency while managing multiple priorities.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, safety, and operational excellence.
How We’ll Help You Thrive
At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:
Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves and their loved ones. In many countries, eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.
Skills Required
- Previous experience as a Commis Chef, Apprentice Chef, or in a similar culinary role within hospitality
- Completion of an accredited commercial cookery program, culinary qualification, or trade apprenticeship
- NVQ Level 1 in Food Preparation and Cooking or related culinary qualification
- NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking
- Basic food hygiene, food safety, or equivalent food-handling certification
- Passion for food, culinary arts, and dining experiences
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop culinary skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and follow instructions accurately
- Strong multitasking, time management, and organizational skills
- Commitment to food quality, hygiene, safety, and operational standards
Hilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Go Hilton provides heavily discounted hotel stays for team members and extends access to family and friends, with up to 110 discounted nights and rates as low as $40 in some cases. Additional wellbeing resources include an Employee Assistance Program, mental-health support, caregiving resources, and programs like Thrive and sabbaticals.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is offered with a company match of 100% on the first 3% of eligible pay plus 50% on the next 2%. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long‑term savings.
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Parental & Family Support — New parents receive 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with birthing parents receiving an additional 8 weeks for a total of 12 weeks. Support extends to adoption assistance up to $10,000 per eligible child and resources for caregiving.
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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising nearly 7,300 properties and more than 1.1 million rooms, in 123 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for six consecutive years. Hilton has introduced several industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 165 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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