Sous Chef - Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House
We are seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to join our team at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House. The successful candidate will have a strong background in kitchen management and a passion for delivering high-quality cuisine.
The hotel offers a range of benefits, including 28 holiday days per year, an employee benefit card with discounted rates in Accor Hotels worldwide, and opportunities for learning and development through the Accor Academy.
* Entitlement to 28 holiday days (bank holidays included)
* Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor Hotels worldwide
* Develop your talent through learning programs by Academy Accor
* Friendly working environment
* Ability to contribute to local community and make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Job Description
Full-time contract, weekend availability, £38,000 - £40,000 per annum.
Duties
* Hands-on management of the restaurant, room service, and conference food service operations on a day-to-day basis.
* Meet and exceed customer and guest expectations, enabling the Food & Beverage operation of the hotel to be recognised as purveying consistent, quality, and value for money cuisine.
* Ensure food standards, preparation, presentation, and cooking techniques meet Brand Standard guidelines and are maintained at that level.
* Strive continually for innovative, quality, value for money food which is presented and served in the most complimentary way.
* Ensure the highest possible standard of hygiene is practiced and maintained by the entire Kitchen brigade to meet Health & Safety regulations and HACCP food preparation guidelines.
* Cultivate a positive work environment where learning and personal development are benchmarks by which quality improvement is driven.
* Work closely with the Restaurant and Bar Manager/Supervisors and the Conference Sales Manager/Conference Coordinators to meet food and beverage operational objectives.
* Co-ordination of the stewarding team to meet the kitchen’s requirements.
* Adherence to Emergency Communication procedures ensuring that enquiries from the media are only responded to by the nominated spokesperson.
* Strive to implement the Accor Vision and demonstrate active use of Accor Values.
Qualifications
* 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef.
* Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
* Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
* Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
* Familiar with industry's best practice.
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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