Sous Chef

Company Description

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Job Description

Are you ready to step into a leadership role in the kitchen?

The Mercure Nottingham

Sherwood Hotel

is seeking a talented individual to become our next Sous Chef!
As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations along with the Head Chef, including food preparation, team management, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Sous Chef will contribute to the production of food items in accordance with instructions from the Head Chef.
Ensure excellent food hygiene practice is observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service.
Ensure HACCP compliance within the kitchen and Food & Beverage outlet.
Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order; report any maintenance issues to Head Chef.
Assist in the training and development of junior members of the kitchen team to and the supervision of the kitchen
Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality, and administrative functions
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
Sous Chef will manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated 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 prices

or
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
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 organizational 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
Is the Head Chef role for you for you, do you have you the skill set and experience to take on this role? Then whats stopping you?
Qualifications

One more thing
By working at the Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel you 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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