Job Description
* Preparing dishes to the high standards of our distinctive 5‑star cuisine
* Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards are understood and never compromised
* Supporting the Chef de Partie and chefs in your section
* Assisting with producing dishes to specification, ensuring quality and consistency
* Supporting smooth service in your section through clear communication and efficient organisation
* Sharing ideas to help improve the operation and overall F&B offering
* Being knowledgeable in all food hygiene and health & safety.
* Taking a proactive approach to reporting issues such as equipment faults or process improvements
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
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, ideally within a luxury hospitality setting
* Experience of supporting the running of a section in a kitchen and ability to motivate others
* Outstanding communication skills, both written and spoken
* Confidence in speaking with colleagues at all levels in the hotel
* Enthusiastic and positive personality and ability to build trusting relationships with others
* Proven organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines with quality results
* GNVQ Level 2 or 3
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