Main Objective & Job Role
- Supervise the work of all Commis and Apprentice Chefs
- Make sure & check that all mis-en-place is up to date & liase with other sections regarding their mis-en-place and wastage
- Check board for functions and number of people to cater for
- Ensure that a high standard of preparation, hygiene and presentation is achieved before any dish leaves the kitchen
- To requisition a sufficient supply of food from the stores/suppliers on a daily basis
- Motivate all staff on section
- Reports all faults, errors, complaints and compliments to the Senior Chef on duty
- Makes sure all food and beverages are used up in strict rotation
- Attends meetings and liaise on Banqueting functions or any special parties as required
- Be constantly aware of new ideas and create new dishes in the Food and Beverage outlets
- Ensures that all food items are date stamped
Health & Safety
- To adhere to all the company's procedure on health, safety and hygiene
- Full awareness and compliance with the fire evacuation and security procedures for the Hotel
- Report any accidents and potential hazards to the Department Head
Training
- To attend any internal or external courses that management may deem beneficial
- To be energetic to new ideas and systems which could benefit the department or hotel
- Attend departmental meetings
Maintaining image of the hotel
- To be smart in appearance and courteous at all times and to act as an ambassador for the Hotel
- To be punctual for duty at all times
- Train all new staff to a competent standard of work in the section
Occasional duties
- Work at the FOH in service of food, e.g. Sunday Brunch buffets, breakfasts
- To take charge of the kitchen occasionally in the absence of senior chefs
- To carry out any reasonable requests made by management
- To be flexible in the duties required of you, by assisting in another department if requested to by Department Head
Salary: £22,000 - £23,000 per annum, 40 hours per week, paid overtime
Benefits:
Here at Whittlebury we have a fantastic range of benefits available to our staff. Some of the benefits associated with this role are:
- Free Golf & Leisure membership - Use of our Hi-tech gym and pool
- Free staff meals on duty, including Pepsi soda on tap
- Cashback on essential healthcare
- Employee awards
- Enhanced pension contributions
Discounts also available on: Food & Beverage (up to 50%), Spa products and treatments, hotel stays, Virgin experience days and new cars.
To apply Email: givemeajob@whittlebury.com Or complete the application form below