Sous Chef

Our mission at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell.

A job, a career or a calling - whatever brings you here, we have something for you!

As part of our team you will have:

• Free night stays in our UK hotels and 50% discount in any Accor Restaurant (T&C Applies)
• Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels
• Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy
• Support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
• Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 hotels in over 100 countries
• Participate actively in initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world

And many more benefits and perks : Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your potential

Operation

• Assign in detail, specific duties to all employees under his/her supervision and instructs them in their work

• Ensure personal cleanliness and proper deportment of all team members

• Work closely with the Executive Chef in determining quality and quantity of food materials used with a view of eliminating wastage

• Discuss with the Executive Chef and recommends menu price adjustments

• Check the taste, temperature and visual appeal of food items prepared to ensure that the quality and portion are consistent and as per specifications set out.

• Ensure that all equipment and perishable items are stored in its designated place and is done in the most hygienic manner

• Prevent the use of contaminated products in any phase of food preparation and prevent colleagues who are ill or suffering from an infection from taking part in the preparation or handling of food

• Suggest new recipe/products which may improve quality of food or lower food cost

• Check the maintenance of all kitchen equipment

• Ensure that all safety, health, security and loss control policies and procedures and Government legislation are adhered to

Team Management

• Motivate, supervise and discipline team members to ensure their capabilities and degree of professionalism meet the needs of guests and the organization

• Interview, select and recruit team members

• Identify and develop team members with potential

• Conduct performance review with the team

Must be eligible to work in the UK

Your experience and skills include:

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team

Add diplomas/certifications required if needed