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Job Description
Are you ready to step into a leadership role in the kitchen?The Mercure NottinghamSherwood Hotelis seeking a talented individual to become our next Head Chef!
Key Responsibilities:
As Head Chef you will be responsible for overseeing and developing a smooth operation of a busy kitchen.
Ensure HACCP compliance within the kitchen and Food & Beverage outlet.
Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order; report any maintenance issues.
Training and development of junior members of the kitchen team to and the supervision of the kitchen
Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
Ensure food products are of a good quality and stored correctly
Ensure the consistent production of high-quality food
Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations
Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team
Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
Rewards your hard work by offering you the below team benefits when you join us:
* Meals provided whilst on shift
* Sales incentives and initiative rewards
* Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities Hotel specific
* Free Car Parking Hotel specific
* Stays in our hotels at discounted pricesor
* Even free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards recognition incentives,
* Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
* Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
* Pension enrolment
Qualifications
**Does the below sound like you?**
* Passionate and willingness to learn
* Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile
* Genuinely friendly and caring
* Enjoys working as part of a team
* Ambitious and hard working
* Ability to build relationships, internal and external, to the hotel and the Company
* Excellent planning and organisational skills
* Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
* Good communication and excellent grooming standards
* Eye for detail and a passion for food
* Deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time
* Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior culinary role
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor kitchen staff
* Proficient in menu planning, cost control, and inventory management
* In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP principles
* Creativity in developing new dishes and presenting food
* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
* Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Is the Head Chef role for you? Do you have the skill set and experience to take on this role? **Then what's stopping you?**
Additional Information
* One more thing
* By working at theMercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotelyou will be part of the Accor network, worldwide hospitality leader. With us, you can be all you are, work with purpose, grow, learn, enjoy and explore Accors limitless opportunities. Discover our Talent stories at heart-of-hospitality.com or on Instagram @heart.of.hospitality
* Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
* We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.
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