Junior Sous Chef Hotel

Type: Trainee
Region: London

Job title: Junior?

Sous Chef

Department:

Events Kitchen

Inspired & supported by:

Sous Chef and Head Chef for Events

Your purpose will be:?

To

assist

the Sous Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are

maintained

to Fairmont standards. Together with the Sous Chef to supervise and coordinate the kitchen service with other departments. Together with the Sous Chef to deal with staff queries, solving any problems concerning the kitchen or staff canteen. To coordinate and execute training of kitchen staff. To be able to motivate staff. To cook any food

on a daily basis

according to business requirements.

You will be accountable for:

To interact with individuals outside the hotel

To co-ordinate functions and activities with

other

Food & Beverage department

To handle payroll and holiday organisation

To

assist

the Sous Chef in quality levels of production and presentation

To work actively in cost control and implementing standards

To

assist

in Personnel related matters

To carry out departmental training, where necessary

To deputise the Executive Chef in his absence

To control all aspects of food outlets in the Sous Chefs absence

To be actively involved in Health & Hygiene matters

To promote quality throughout the hotel in all areas of food

To ensure that room service is of the best in quality,

temperature

and service

To ensure that canteen food for colleagues is always get varied, interesting, well cooked and

well balanced

cuisine

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

Occasional Duties

To carry out annual appraisals on all team members

To conduct departmental orientation for all new team members

To

liase

with the Training and Quality Assurance Manager on departmental training needs

To carry out any other reasonable requests as directed by your manager

Health & Safety

To be aware of, and

comply with

, safe working practises as laid down under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Company H & S Manual, as applicable to your place of work. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards at your

work place

To be aware

of, and

comply with

Food Acts.

To wear any

appropriate protective

clothing provided by or recommended by the Hotel.

To report any defects in the building,

plant

or equipment according to the Hotel procedures.

To ensure any accidents to colleagues, guests or visitors are reported

in accordance with

Hotel

procedures.

To attend 6 monthly statutory fire training and to be fully conversant with and abide by all rules concerning, fire, health & safety.

To attend any training

deemed

appropriate by

your Head of Department

What you will need to do this role:

3-5 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.

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.

Whats

in it for you?

Competitive salary and benefits including pension and life assurance

31 days of holiday including public holidays (increase to 33 days after 5 years)

Cashback scheme for everyday wellbeing/healthcare expenses including

Perkbox

Special rates for Savoy colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide

Fantastic colleague rates in Fairmont and Raffles hotels worldwide that includes friends & family

Free stay at The Savoy after successful completion of probation

50% discount at our iconic American & Beaufort Bars

50% discount at our world-famous Afternoon Tea

50% discount at our spa and florist

50% discount at Gordon Ramsay’s River Restaurant and Savoy Grill

20% at Gordon Ramsay restaurants outside the hotel and restaurant 1890

Laundry services & dry cleaning for uniformed and non-uniformed colleagues

Colleague gym facility and Virgin Active gym membership discount

Employee

assistance

programme

Annual optician reimbursements for eye tests and glasses

English language classes

Colleague restaurant

Local F&B,

retail

and gym discounts

Interfaith prayer room

Wellness room

Cycle to work scheme

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