Job Description
* To co-ordinate functions and activities throughout the Main Kitchen.
* To assist the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Head Chef in quality levels of production and presentation
* To work actively in cost control and implementing standards
* To assist in people related matters
* To carry out departmental training, where necessary
* To deputise the Executive Sous and Executive Head Chef in their absence
* To control all aspects of food outlets in the Executive Sous and Executive Head Chef's absence
* To be actively involved in Health & Hygiene matters
* To promote quality throughout the kitchen in all areas of food
* To ensure that room service is of the best in quality, temperature and service
* To carry out daily work to exceed guest expectations
* To ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations in the kitchen
* To strive to deliver the highest quality of food and service
* To adhere to all legal requirements, regulations and guidelines
* To conduct departmental orientation for all new team members
Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a luxury or high‑volume environment.
* Qualification in Hospitality Management/Food & Beverage preferred
* Experienced in all aspects of restaurant and banquet service.
* Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity with proven records in delivering results
* Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
Additional Information
What is in it for you?
* Exclusive Discounts:
o Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount
o Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)
o 20% off food and beverage in on-site restaurants
* Colleague restaurant
* Being part of The Mere Team – our culture is unique!
* You will benefit from training and development opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits including pension
* 28 days of holiday including public holidays
* 1-5 days service award based on length of service
* Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
* And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people