Breakfast Chef

The Sloping Deck; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sloping Deck is seeking a dedicated professional for a full-time kitchen position in London. The role involves managing food quality and hygiene standards while providing excellent customer service. Immediate start available with competitive hourly pay and additional service charge benefits.

Benefits

Service Charge

Qualifications

• Advanced English proficiency required.
• Experience in kitchen operations preferred.
• Ability to manage food quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food hygiene standards are exemplary.
• Handle guest requests and complaints courteously.
• Manage staffing levels and assist in recruitment.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Hygiene Standards

Staff Management

Job description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES. General. · To anticipate customer needs by continuous improvement of existing offering and development of newness.. · To report all disciplinary and grievance matters immediately to the Head Chef. · To inform the Head Chef of any irregularities in the conduct and/or appearance of staff from another department.. · To ensure that the Kitchen and Staff Canteen are regularly cleaned and are tidy at all times. Ensures that stock and linen are properly used to prevent soiling, damage and wastage.. · To handle all guests’ requests, queries and complaints, in a courteous, prompt and discrete manner.. · To arrive for work at the time specified on the Rota, correctly dressed for duty, as per the laid down procedure.. · To be fully conversant with all Hotel and Departmental policies and procedures.. · To manage staffing levels and to make adjustments as required.. · To assist in the recruitment and selection of people according to the hotel’s recruitment and selection policies, procedures and guidelines.. Food quality. · To ensure that food hygiene standards are exemplary at all times so that legal and company requirements are met.. · To ensure that correct mis-en-place has been effected before service and that the staff are completely familiar with the production of dishes on the menu.· To ensure the correct preparation, presentation and service of dishes to the guests and also the staff restaurant according to the standards of the hotel.· To order, receive and store all food commodities and related supplies in accordance with company specifications.. · Swabs and other required procedures are carried out according to company standards. · Best practice is adapted to suit the hotel’s operation. · Working practices are demonstrated during every shift. · Personal inspection and monitoring of buffet display. · Personal inspection of service at the carvery. · There is no shortage. · Service is calm and organised. · Presentation standards and SOPs are in place to support current menus. Training. · To work in conjunction with the Head Chef to implement re-training or additional training when a need is identified.. Health and Safety. · Report to the Department Health and Safety Representative or Security Officer any Health and safety hazards.. · Report immediately to the Security Office any accidents that may occur.. · In the case of fire or bomb threats, assists in the clearing of all occupied rooms to ensure that all guests are roused.. · In case of fire, bomb emergencies, assists in evacuating staff and guests in their area to the assembly point.. Additional duties. · Comply with set standards of behaviour, discipline and appearance within the hotel.. · Comply with the Hotel's Health, Safety and Hygiene policy.. · Perform related duties in the Kitchen and related departments and special projects as assigned.. · Comply with the Hotel and Departments Environmental procedures. · To carry out any additional task deemed reasonably by the Manager.. Please note: This is a full-time position. Only full-time applicants will be considered.

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £12.21 hourly
Benefits: Service Charge
Starting time: Immediate start!

About The Sloping Deck :

Sloping Deck Restaurant offers delicious food and great service, making it a hidden gem worth discovering. Guests enjoy fresh sandwiches and amazing cakes, which are not overly sweet.