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The iconic Hotel del Coronado is looking for a Seasonal Chef de Partieto join the team! Join one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts in the world and after a $400M renovation and expansion, the resort is more stunning than ever.
Located on Coronado Island just minutes from Downtown San Diego, this 28-acre property was built in 1888 and has over 750 rooms, cottages, and villas with 65,000 square feet of banquet space, and 10 food and beverage outlets. This includes 4 restaurants, 2 bars, a food truck, marketplace, ice cream shop, and in-room dining.
Classification: Full-Time Seasonal. Position will end no later than September 2026
Shift: Various – must be available to weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Pay Rate: The pay rate for this role is $32/hour and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.
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What will I be doing?
The Chef de Partie is responsible for preparing, seasoning, cooking, and testing food items for the hotel’s food and beverage outlets. This role ensures that all dishes meet established standards of quality, presentation, and taste, while maintaining compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations. The Chef de Partie provides guidance and direction to kitchen team members within the scope of responsibilities and may assume leadership duties in the absence of the lead chef.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare, season, cook, and test food items to ensure quality, consistency, and presentation standards are met.
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
Provide day-to-day direction and support to line cooks, including training, task assignments, and feedback.
Assist with staff scheduling and contribute to performance evaluation processes as directed by the lead chef.
Responsible for food ordering, verifying closing paperwork such as cleaning schedules and station production list.
Act as a point of contact and assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the lead chef.
Monitor inventory levels, communicate needs, and assist with maintaining proper food storage and rotation.
Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
Uphold company service standards, ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests.
All other duties as assigned.
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 “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” 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!
The Benefits – Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:
- Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
- Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
- Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
- Career growth and development
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Recognition and rewards programs
*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment.
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