Head Butcher in Istanbul, Turkey

A Head Butcher is responsible for ensuring all meats and fish are prepared to the highest quality to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while training staff and controlling costs.

What will I be doing?

This position reports to the Executive Chef.

As a Head Butcher, you are responsible for ensuring all meats and fish are prepared to the highest quality to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Head Butcher will also be required train staff and control costs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare all meats and fish to the highest quality and within company guidelines
• Ensure effective food storage and stock rotation
• Report any food spoilage/wastage to the Head Chef
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Establish and monitor portion sizes for cuts of meat and fish
• Responsible for controlling costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Assist other departments and maintain good working relationships
• Responsible for complying with and training Health and Safety and Food Safety standards and legislation
• Comply with hotel security and fire regulations
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
• Be environmentally aware

What are we looking for?

A Head Butcher serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Achieved Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own or in teams
• Relevant qualifications
• Previous kitchen or butchery experience

What’s in it for me?

• Career and development opportunities in Hilton Hotels Worldwide
• Competitive Salary & Wages
• Private Health Insurance
• “Go Hilton” – discounted room rates in Hilton Hotels Worldwide for yourself and your family members & friends
• Indoor Parking Privileges
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Business Attire
• Monthly Transportation Fee
• Complimentary Shuttle Bus
• 50% discount on personal food & beverage consumption in the sister hotels.
• Extended nursing hours of 1,5 hours until the baby reaches to 18 months (for newly born mothers)
• 14 days paid paternity leave
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on environment and community with Travel with Purpose program

Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Hilton 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

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 (http://jobs.hiltonworldwide.com/our-brands/index.php) . 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!

Job: Culinary

Title: Head Butcher

Location: null

Requisition ID: HOT0BGJ2

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