Position Overview

·      Helps provide smooth running services and a high standard of production by managing his/her section,

·      Works autonomously to produce dishes in compliance with cooking instructions,

·      Supervises the commis chefs' work,

·      Is responsible for the organisation, coordination and service for one area of the kitchen,

Professional techniques / Production

• Produces and presents the dishes for the section in line with the cooking instructions and processes defined by the hotel and brand,
• Ensures that dishes are well presented, of a high standard and at the right temperature,
• Delivers dishes in good time to suit guests' wishes,
• Depending on the hotel, may be asked to receive deliveries, check and store merchandise,
• Organises his/her work and timing to suit fluctuations in guest numbers, special events and particular guests,

Talent & Culture Responsibilities

• Leads the team under his/her responsibility and creates a good working atmosphere,
• Organises and supervises the work carried out by commis chefs and apprentices in the area under his/her responsibility,
• Informs the team about cost optimisation and the reduction of raw material wastage; tracks implementation,
• Trains commis chefs, apprentices and interns to a high standard,                      

Management and administration

• Is actively involved in meeting the department's targets:
•  - by following the cooking instructions to the letter
•  - by avoiding waste and loss of food items
•  - by respecting the procedures and internal audits applicable in the hotel
• Helps conduct inventories                                                                                                                                           
• Helps manage stocks of equipment by avoiding breakages

Hygiene / Personal safety / Environment

• Ensures that the workplace remains clean and the safety of consumable goods by always respecting HACCP regulations,
• Respects the instructions and safety guidelines for the equipment used,
• Applies the hotel's security regulations (in case of fire etc),
• Respects the hotel's commitments to the "Environmental Charter" (saving energy, recycling, sorting waste etc),

·       Free access to hotel Gym as well

·       Uniform provided

·       2 complimentary weekends per year

·       Europcar discounted Car hire

·       Employee discount and Friends and Family rates for hotel rooms within UK and worldwide

·       Pension and Healthcare Scheme

·       Cycle to Work scheme

·       Up to 28 days of annual leave per annum

·       Meals on duty

·       Excellent training and development opportunities