Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are seeking a Head Chef to join the team at Mercure Livingston Hotel
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Who are we?
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, overseeing over 1,600 hotels and resorts across the world. We work with big brands such as Hilton, Accor, Marriot and IHG as well as small independent hotels and everything in between.
What is in it for you?
As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include
* Hotel discounts portfolio wide Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa.
* Wagestream Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
* 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.
* Career and lifestyle breaks Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
* Volunteer days Up to two days per year to support a charity of your choice.
* Staff meals on duty
* Uncapped Incentives to reward you for your contributions
* Staff Parking
A day in the life of
As Head Chef you will be responsible for overseeing and developing smooth operations of a busy kitchen, with emphasis on quality and presentation and maximising every opportunity to ensure profit and cost margins are met and consistently kept in line with budget. You will be Menu planning, cost, and budget controlling to ensure food cost is achieved. Finally, recruitment, training, and development of the team is important to ensure we deliver exceptional service whilst maintaining strict controls of food safety/health & safety to ensure statutory compliance.
Based in the Mercure Livingston Hotel, you will be part of a team of passionate people who know that being the best doesnt always mean working around the clock.
Situated on the M8, just 35 minutes from Glasgow and 20 minutes from Edinburgh, the Mercure Livingston is ideally based to explore Scotland. It's also a great conference venue with a choice of 9 conference rooms, restaurant and a great range of leisure facilities
What do we need from you?
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will hold City & Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as well as Food safety level 2 or 3. You will also have experience at this level or senior sous chef level and a successful track record of managing a kitchen team within a hotel or hospitality venue. You should also be able to display the following strong interpersonal skills, with a proven track record developing high performing teams.
Interested? Click apply and start your journey with Aimbridge EMEA today. Your dream job awaits
At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our Global community and enabling everyone to Be Their Best Selves.
Situated on the M8, just 35 minutes from Glasgow and 20 minutes from Edinburgh, the Mercure Livingston is ideally based to explore Scotland.
It's also a great conference venue with a choice of 9 conference rooms and a great range of leisure facilities
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