Job Description
* Coordinate and supervise kitchen team members, ensuring high performance and cohesive teamwork
* Maintain exemplary personal appearance, hygiene standards, and proper food handling procedures
* Work closely with Sous Chefs on daily operations, including reviewing function sheets and communicating updates to the team
* Oversee and demonstrate cooking methods for all outlets, ensuring consistent food quality and presentation
* Manage inventory, participate in ordering supplies, and check incoming goods
* Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, Food Acts, and company policies
* Participate in and contribute to training programmes for continuous improvement
* Carry out external duties such as special events, promotions, and demonstrations as required
* Develop and implement new menu items in collaboration with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs
* Monitor and control food costs, minimising waste and maximising resource utilisation
* Ensure proper rotation and storage of food items to maintain freshness and quality
* Assist in the preparation of staff rotas and manage section staffing levels
* Maintain and update recipe files, ensuring standardisation across the kitchen
* Conduct regular quality checks on dishes before they leave the kitchen
* Mentor and coach junior kitchen staff to develop their skills and knowledge
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
* 3 years’ experience in the Hospitality Industry.
* Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal.
* A confident & dynamic speaker, able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organization.
* Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationships with others.
* Proven organizational skills, works well on their own. Able to set and meet deadlines with quality results.
* Applicable job-related skills as per Accountable Duties.
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