Chef - Commis/CDP live in available

The Bull Hotel; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream – flexible access to earned

Paid day off for your birthday

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Saroving Rewards for going the extra m

Employee appreciation events

Family & Friends Accommodation rates &

employee F & B discounts at all hotels

Training and development

Job summary

The Bull Hotel in Gerrards Cross is seeking a chef to join our brigade producing quality fresh foods for our Restaurant, Bars, Room Service and Meeting & Events areas. This is a 40 hour contract and the kitchen team will support a busy service with a focus on freshness and quality.

You will hold a minimum NVQ Level 2 in food preparation or equivalent, with experience in professional kitchens using fresh ingredients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ food preparation Level 2 or equivalent in a professional kitchen.
• Experience with fresh ingredients in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to work to health & safety regimes and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high quality dishes using fresh ingredients.
• Work on all sections as required and maintain product and service standards.
• Help control departmental costs including food costs and wages.
• Implement & monitor health, safety and hygiene practices.
• Motivate, coach and train junior team members.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Imagination

Eye for detail

Love of food

Teamwork

Punctuality

Reliability

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

An excellent opportunity to join our brigade of chefs producing quality fresh foods for our Restaurant, Bars, Room Service and Meeting & Events areas. This is a 40 hour contract.

Our Kitchen is at the heart of our Food & Beverage department providing food for our guests in our Restaurant, Lounge Bar and Meetings & Events department, catering from 2 to 250 guests. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small brigade of chefs producing quality fresh food to satisfy our guest's appetites. We believe it is the people we employ that make the difference to the experience of our guests, and that is why we are looking for someone who is ready to go above and beyond in everything they do.

Why join the Bull’s team?

As part of the Bull's team, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Wagestream – flexible access to your earned wages & financial coaching App
• A paid day off for your birthday
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Saroving Rewards for going the extra mile & delivering exceptional guest service
• Employee appreciation events
• Family & Friends Accommodation rates & employee F & B discounts at all hotels in the group
• Opportunities for training and development & recognising your potential

Live in is Chargeable

As a Chef you will have...

• You will have a minimum of NVQ food preparation Level 2 qualification or equivalent and have previous experience at this level in a professional kitchen working with fresh ingredients.
• Imagination, an eye for detail and a desire & ability to deliver quality fresh a la carte and buffet food with experience of large volume functions and weddings
• A passion for cooking, with a genuine love of food and a real desire to learn and develop your skills.
• A good understanding of all applicable Health & Safety legislation & experience working with strict Health & Hygiene regimes.
• An understanding of food costs and controls
• Punctuality, reliability and a can do attitude.
• The ability to work in a team in a busy environment, sometimes under pressure with self-motivation and the ability to motivate others
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis across seven days, mornings and evenings as required.

What will I be doing as a Chef?

• Working in a professional kitchen, preparing and presenting high quality dishes made with fresh foods.
• Working on all sections as required and responsible for maintaining standard of product and service, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction.
• Helping to control departmental expenses including food costs and wages, in line with business levels.
• Implementing & monitoring all Health & Safety and hygiene practices and procedures
• Motivating, coaching & training junior members of the team.
• Working well with your team members ensuring a smooth service and high team morale.

In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.