Commis Chef

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted rates for staff

Free meals on duty

Complimentary stays in the UK

Friends & Family discounts

Restaurant discounts 30%

Pension scheme

Staff uniforms

Learning programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mercure Hawkwell House Hotel, part of the Accor network, is seeking a Commis Chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and present menu items with flair, control waste, and maintain stock with guidance from the Head Chef.

You will work with apprentices and ensure HACCP hygiene standards are met to deliver memorable dining experiences for guests. We value a positive attitude, strong organisation, and a passion for high-quality food and customer care.

Qualifications

• A proven track record in a similar role within a quality environment.
• A positive approach, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for producing high quality food and customer care.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Order necessary foods according to proposed business demands. Consult with Executive Chef for guidance and authorisation of order.
• Liaise with Restaurant employees regarding the availability of menu items, additions to the menu and any relevant changes.
• Work with and co-ordinate the work of apprentices in the preparation and production of food as required.
• 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
• Hygiene / Personal safety / Environment
• Ensures that the workplace remains clean and the safety of consumable goods by always respecting HACCP regulations
• Respects the instructions and safety guidelines for the equipment used
• Applies the hotel's security regulations (in case of fire etc)
• Respects the hotel's commitments to the "Environmental Charter" (saving energy, recycling, sorting waste etc)
• Customer Relations
• Provide efficient, friendly and professional service to all guests.
• Lead by example when attending to guest requests. Show efficiency in constantly striving to provide Total Customer Satisfaction.
• Take initiative to ensure that interactions with our customers (internal or external) are positive and productive, call a Manager if difficulties arise.
• Work together with trust so that colleagues and management meet the goals of the department/Hotel.
• Treat customers and colleagues from all cultural groups with respect, sensitivity and transparency.
• Take every opportunity to be a salesperson by active selling of special promotions and facilities available within the Hotel.
• Implement the Accor values and Accor customer vision to ‘Offer the Best Service to Our Customers"

Skills

Proven track record

Organisational skills

Food quality focus

Customer care

Job description

Join the Mercure Hawkwell House 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

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties

• 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.
• Order necessary foods according to proposed business demands. Consult with Executive Chef for guidance and authorisation of order.
• Liaise with Restaurant employees regarding the availability of menu items, additions to the menu and any relevant changes.
• Work with and co-ordinate the work of apprentices in the preparation and production of food as required.
• 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
• Hygiene / Personal safety / Environment
• Ensures that the workplace remains clean and the safety of consumable goods by always respecting HACCP regulations
• Respects the instructions and safety guidelines for the equipment used
• Applies the hotel's security regulations (in case of fire etc)
• Respects the hotel's commitments to the "Environmental Charter" (saving energy, recycling, sorting waste etc)

Customer Relations

• Provide efficient, friendly and professional service to all guests.
• Lead by example when attending to guest requests. Show efficiency in constantly striving to provide Total Customer Satisfaction.
• Take initiative to ensure that interactions with our customers (internal or external) are positive and productive, call a Manager if difficulties arise.
• Work together with trust so that colleagues and management meet the goals of the department/Hotel.
• Treat customers and colleagues from all cultural groups with respect, sensitivity and transparency.
• Take every opportunity to be a salesperson by active selling of special promotions and facilities available within the Hotel.
• Implement the Accor values and Accor customer vision to ‘Offer the Best Service to Our Customers

Qualifications

Requirements of Commis Chef:

• A proven track record in a similar role within a quality environment
• A positive approach, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for producing high quality food and customer care.

Additional Information

PERKS FOR YOU:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• Free and delicious meal breaks on duty
• Complimentary stays in UK and North Ireland
• Friends & Family discounts
• 30% food discounts in our restaurants
• Pension Scheme
• Staff Uniforms Provided
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

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