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  1. Full-Time
  2. Temporary
  3. Culinary
  4. ACCOR

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Novotel Reading Centre, Reading, United Kingdom

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REF39586U

Sous Chef

Region

Europe and North Africa


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Company Description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!?

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.?

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.?

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!?

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.?

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart,?
Join us and become a Heartist®.


Job Description

Along with the Head Chef manages and motivates the kitchen staff in order to offer a high standard of service to guests, is responsible for food hygiene, safety and quality in the hotel, guaranteeing a high standard of culinary services offered to guests.

Main responsibilities

  • Hands on management of the restaurant, room service, and conference food service operations on a day to day basis.
  • Meet and where possible exceed customer and guest expectations, enabling the Food & Beverage operation of the hotel to be recognised as purveying consistent, quality and value for money cuisine.
  • Ensure food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques meet Brand Standard guidelines and are maintained at that level. Work with the kitchen brigade and take corrective action where appropriate if standards are not met.
  • Strive continually for innovative, quality, value for money food which is presented and served in the most complimentary way.
  • Ensure the highest possible standard of hygiene is practiced and maintained by the entire Kitchen brigade 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.
  • Work closely with the Restaurant and Bar Manager / Supervisors and the Conference Sales Manager / Conference Coordinators to meet food and beverage operational objectives.
  • Co-ordination of the stewarding team to meet the kitchen’s requirements.
  • Adherence to Emergency Communication procedures ensuring that enquiries from the media are only responded to by the nominated spokesperson
  • Strive to implement the Accor Vision and demonstrate active use of Accor Values.
  • Ensures the kitchen has a presence in operational meetings and committees
  • Any other duties assigned by your manager.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience being in Sous Chef position.

Minimum 1 year of experience in Kitchen Admin.

 


Additional Information

  • Competitive Salary.
  • Free night stays in our UK hotels and up to 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 personality
  • You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position and be in possession of a current work visa.

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

LET YOUR PASSION SHINE

We foster our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact.

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Let your passion shine

We take pride in promoting heartfelt hospitality with a French Zest, valuing passion, excellence and emotional intelligence. We pioneer a committed and sustainable approach to luxury, encouraging openness and inclusivity. We value new encounters with colleagues and guests from all horizons with a goal of creating a distinctive culture together.

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