Head Chef

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Novotel Birmingham Centre is looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team at the hotel. This position is for a Head chef who the will be leading our kitchen team.

This 4-stars hotel has 148 rooms and 8 meeting rooms and is located in the heart of the city centre.

Are you an ambitious and looking to work in a fun, stimulating and engaging environment? Well, then put your knifes down because we would like to hear from you!

Please only apply if you have the right to work in UK!

 

What will you be doing as Head Chef ?

• Management and leadership of the hotel kitchen team.
• Management of the restaurant, room service, bar and conference food service operations on a day to day basis.
• Respond to any changes in food styles and service trends as dictated by the market (hotel / customers)
• Ensure food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques are established and monitored to meet Brand Standard guidelines and maintained at that level
• Ensure the highest possible standard of hygiene is practiced and maintained by the entire F&B Service team to meet Health & Safety regulations and HACCP food preparation guidelines.
• Cultivate a positive work environment where learning and personal development are benchmarks by which quality improvement is driven.
• Facilitate the smooth running of the department through adequate supply of materials and equipment.
• Complete costings on all menu items prior to introduction of new dishes.
• Maintain food costs at budgeted levels by careful preparation, service and storage of food product.
• Establish on-going On Job Training Programs within the department to meet Brand and Service Standards.  Use Department Procedure Manuals as a base for all service procedures training.
• Induct new staff into the team, department and Hotel in the first week of their employment following guidelines. Ensure that all staff under your control carry out their duties in accordance with the Brand and Service Standards and Procedures Manuals.
• Participate in workplace consultation on matters pertaining to Workplace Health and Safety, as per the hotels agreed arrangements.

PROFILE / PERSONALITY

• Positive
• Guest oriented and service minded
• Good listening and communication skills
• Self-confidence
• Excellent presentation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Responsiveness 

Benefits

Competitive salary

Working with a fabulous team that are at the heart of the hotel

Free meals on duty and uniforms provided

Accor F&B Discount at any Accor Hotel Worldwide

Accor Friends and Family Rates

Complimentary stays in UK hotel (Bonus Breaks Vouchers - subject to availability and T&C)

Accor Development Program

Additional holidays with service

Cycle to work scheme

Eye Tests

28 days of holiday

And more: recommend a friend scheme; Employee Advisory Service; etc.