SOUS CHEF HOLIDAY INN LONDON - Stratford CITY
Is 2022 time for a change?Join us on this journey – people first!
Are you looking for life- work balance?
We are proud to be an employer who is looking after its staff. We believe in work-life balance, and give chances to PEOPLE WHO WANT TO SPEND TIME WITH THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL.
We pride ourselves on creating teams where people can be themselves, so that they can deliver positively OUTRAGEOUS service, in order to grow our company and each other.
Our focus is to put PEOPLE at the heart of everything we do.We believe in hiring the smile and training and developing talent to create genuine and caring teams who come to work to have fun.
If you love providing Customer Service and believe there is no second best when driving key profit in a hotel by offering real service, a place to be among friendly people and a space to work, relax and have fun, then you’re the person we want to be a part of our Holiday Inn team.
The hotel has 188 vibrant interior designed guest rooms with 150 seater ‘Twenty Twelve’ restaurant and ‘The Stadium’ lounge bar and terrace offering alfresco dining with panoramic views over the Olympic Park. Seven state of the art meeting rooms, all with natural day light can cater for up to 100 delegates.
Now that the Holiday Inn relaunch has been completed around the world, all of our guests are finding we offer even better quality and service. We are looking for individuals with confidence, a strong work ethic, dedication and a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude to get the job done, whilst maintaining our global reputation for friendly service comfort and value. Reporting to the Head Chef, your core purpose is to:
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Tasks
·Prepare and serve a range of menu items that meet customers' expectations, whilst supervising junior members of the Kitchen Brigade and deputising in the absence of the Head Chef
·Adhere to prescribed standards and maintain a workload rate that is sufficient to ensure the efficient running of the kitchen operation and the avoidance of interruptions to service.
·Adhere strictlyto Food Hygiene Regulations
·Food items are delivered in appropriate packaging and all items are checked and temperature at time of delivery is recorded.
·Food items are stored correctly and stocks rotated and temperature recorded.
·Food items are handled, cooked and served correctly.
·Supervise Trainee Chefs, particularly when they are using potentially dangerous equipment.
·Assist other chefs in their department.
·Establish and use clear lines of communication within the kitchen operation and with Restaurant Staff.
·Report all faults or damage to equipment in accordance with hotel procedures.
·Have knowledge of and follow Company and statutory Health and Safety, security and emergency procedures.
·Support all members of the team to achieve and maintain operational standards to the highest possible level in respect of service, hygiene and Health and Safety, and ensure that there is minimal wastage.
experience Required:
•Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
•2-3 years previous experience in a Junior Sous Chef role, OR Senior Chef de Partie
•Knowledge and understanding of current Food Hygiene Regulations.
•Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
•Smart, professional appearance with high standard of personal hygiene.
•Team player
•Customer focused “No Problem” Mentality
•Ability to work unsupervised.
We are too ‘Cycas’ to be grumpy …… It’s not over until we get a smile!
*** Cycas Hospitality is a hotel management company specialising in extended-stay hotels.We manage a number of award winning hotels throughout Europe. ***
How to apply
If you believe you have what it takes and want to be part of our team, then we want to hear from you!
Please apply in writing by email attaching your CV along with your current salary and notice period.
At Holiday Inn we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need team members to:
·Be you- by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people
·Get ready – by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for anything
·Show you care- by being thoughtful n the way you welcome and connect with guests
·Take Action- by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile
Salary Banding: up to £27,000 per annum for the right candidate
Closing date for applications: 17th October 2022. Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 25th October 2022, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.