Commis Chef

Novotel Hotels; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Hotels in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Team Member to prepare and present items for breakfast, lunch and dinner across A la Carte, room service, functions and buffet service. Maintain a clean, hygienic work environment while delivering high quality presentation and customer service.

You will join a team focused on stock control, mise en place and collaboration with the head chef to ensure menu availability.

Qualifications

• Creative and passionate about food and customer service.
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items showing variety and flair, within the cost margins specified by the hotel.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment while ensuring a product of high quality and presentation standards.
• Demonstrate commitment to customer service for internal and external customers.
• Prepare and present dishes for A la Carte, room service, functions and buffet service.
• Ensure stock rotation and minimum wastage; implement stock control procedures.
• Liaise with Restaurant staff regarding menu availability and changes.
• Prepare and ensure mise en place as required.
• Keep areas clean; ensure equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned.
• Assist and liaise with the chef on duty as required.

Skills

Food & kitchen passion

Work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality. Take the opportunity to become a Heartist, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

• This position involves food preparation and presentation with flair for breakfast, lunch and dinner for A la Carte, room service, functions and buffet service.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment whilst ensuring a product of high quality and presentation standards.
• Demonstrate commitment to customer service for internal and external customers.
• Prepare and present menu items showing variety and flair, within the cost margins specified by the hotel.
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage. Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained.
• Liaise with Restaurant employees regarding the availability of menu items, additions to the menu and any relevant changes.
• Prepare and ensures availability of mis en place as required.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy. Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned. Report any problems to the Head Chef.
• Assist and liaise with chef on duty as required.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Creative and passionate about food and customer service
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.