Are you passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality and eager to join a dynamic team at one of the world's leading hotel brands? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated Head Chef to join our team. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our guests and we want our associates to be at their best: to care for their holistic wellbeing, to feel a sense of belonging, to know their co-workers are committed to a culture of respect and kindness.
What is in it for you: In addition to receiving a competitive salary and investment in your personal development, you will have access to an array of perks and discounts including:
* Free Meals on Duty: Enjoy complimentary meals while at work.
* Uniform Provided: A professional uniform is supplied for all employees.
* Explore Discounts: A Marriott Discount Card that offers benefits on hotel stays and F&B across 140 countries.
* Pension Scheme: Participation in The People's Pension.
* Bonus Scheme: Earn up to 10% of your salary with an annual bonus
* Employee Assistance Programme: Free and confidential support for various challenges, including financial advice, stress, and health issues.
* Career Development: Opportunities for career growth and internal transfers within Marriott's global network.
* Training and Development: Access to training programs to enhance your skills and advance your career.
Responsibilities: Here's what your journey with us entails:
* Design menus to ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish for all dishes
* Ensure associates are serving food in proper portions onto dishes, plates, mugs, and bowls, ensuring proper plate appearance, ensuring all wastage is minimized or eliminated.
* Maintain fluid communication with F&B Front of House managers, supervisors & associates.
* Ensure the quality of the food items and notify suppliers if a product does not meet specifications.
* Ensure food, chemical and controllables ordering is in line with forecasted business levels and ensure flex as necessary.
* Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Food & Beverage Manager to agree staffing levels to provide optimum service to guests.
* Ensure that all dishes on every menu are accompanied by a food spec, including photo and allergy information and that each culinary associate signs off their training on each item before menus go live.
* Monitor the status of all kitchen and back of house equipment to ensure they are in correct working order, to not only ensure efficient food production but also compliance with food hygiene, health and safety guidelines.
* Report maintenance issues immediately to Director of Food & Beverage and Director of Engineering
* Work proactively with the F&B Front of House team, assisting them where required in order to ensure guest service and that their menu knowledge is enhanced through daily taste panels.
* Daily monitoring of all kitchen and back of house operations, in the operation, in order to ensure excellence in food production, service and cleaning.
Safety and Company Policies:
* Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
* Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager.
* Complete safety training and certifications.
* Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
* Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
* Communicate with others using clear and professional language.
* Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
* Support the team to reach common goals.
* Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
* Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Note: This above description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Education: NVQ L2 & L3 or equivalent.
* Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience, as a Sous Chef
Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, sustainability, and career growth. Apply today to start your journey with Marriott
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