About The Role
To assist with the management of the Kitchen to ensure the Hastings standards of preparation and presentation are maintained.
* Helping the Executive Head Chef manage the smooth and efficient operation of the Kitchens, ensuring the Hotel’s reputation for food quality is always maintained.
* Ensuring the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food is to the standard required by the Hotel and its guests.
* To assist the Executive Head Chef in creating new and innovative menus.
* Contributing to the development of the hotel’s business plan, projects and initiatives in order to develop the hotel’s business and market position.
* Helping the Executive Head Chef manage the culinary budget and kitchen expenditure.
* Ensuring Company policies relating to stock management and stock ordering are implemented and monitored, taking appropriate action to resolve problems.
* Ensuring the hotel complies with all matters relating to food hygiene regulations, environmental health laws and all other relevant legislation.
* Ensuring the Hotel’s 5* hygiene score is maintained.
* Ensuring the security of the kitchen and storage areas is maintained at all times.
* Ensuring all kitchen employees receive appropriate training, coaching and development to meet the Hastings standard.
* Ensuring Hastings quality standards and procedures are fully understood, implemented and regularly reviewed, and that formal and informal feedback is delivered to ensure continual improvement.
* Conducting team meetings on a regular basis to communicate standards required, targets and company information.
* Ensuring all kitchen areas, fixtures and equipment are properly maintained and presented to the Hastings standard.
* Working effectively with colleagues across departments to ensure a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
* Carrying out any other duties as required.
About You
We would love you to have similar previous experience gained within a quality catering establishment.
Skills Needed
Hospitality
Desired Criteria
* Experience of creating and writing menus.
Required Criteria
* Good communication skills.
* A clean and tidy appearance.
* Must have excellent attention to detail.
* Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
* Must have previous experience at a similar level gained within a high-quality catering operation.
* Must have NVQ level 2 or the equivalent in Food Preparation and Cooking and hold a recognised current Food Hygiene Certificate.
Closing Date: Monday 3rd March, 2025
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