Demi Chef de Partie

Accor Hotels; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel brand is looking for passionate culinary professionals to join their award-winning team. You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality food preparation while mentoring junior chefs in a dynamic, multicultural environment. With comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth, you'll play a key role in delivering extraordinary dining experiences to guests at a luxury resort.

Benefits

Health insurance

Worldwide travel discounts

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 2 years culinary experience in luxury hotel kitchen.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, reliable, and accountable team player.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring food quality consistency and compliance with hotel recipes.
• Training and mentoring junior chefs.
• Maintaining hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organization

Problem solving

Culinary skills

Education

Diploma or Certification from a recognized culinary school

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you ready to join a team that thrives on excellence and embraces limitless potential? Fairmont Southampton, on the island of Bermuda, seeks exceptional individuals like you to be part of our award-winning team and shape the future of hospitality. Our resort is Bermuda's largest, offering 593 luxurious guest rooms, nine restaurants, a 30,000-square-foot spa, an 18-hole par three golf course, and a captivating Beach Club. As we embark on an exciting future, including a multi-million dollar renovation, the opportunities for growth and success are boundless. Our culture emphasizes respect, teamwork, and professionalism, supported by comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, worldwide travel discounts, and wellness programs. Join our diverse and inclusive team, where your unique talents and perspectives are celebrated. Become a key player in delivering extraordinary experiences to individual and group travelers from around the globe, surrounded by the natural beauty of Bermuda. Dare to go beyond the ordinary, unlock your potential, and make a lasting impact at Fairmont Southampton. Together, let's create memories that exceed expectations. #BeLimitless

Job Description

1. Ensuring quality consistency in the preparing, cooking and serving of all food according to hotel recipes and standards
2. Complete daily checks of all mis en place in accordance with quality standards
3. Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentation
4. Maintaining current knowledge of all menu items, daily specials and promotions
5. Maintaining proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
6. Assisting with intake and storage of deliveries
7. Ensuring all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards and expectations
8. Actively participate in daily shift briefings; share ideas, opinions and suggestions
9. Communicating daily with colleagues regarding guest feedback
10. Consistently improving knowledge and skills by assisting senior chefs
11. Assisting with training and mentoring junior chefs
12. Maintaining superior hygiene, health and safety standards. Includes ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
13. Following kitchen policies, procedures and service standards and all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
14. Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
15. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

1. Diploma or Certification from a recognized culinary school required
2. 2 years culinary experience in all areas of a luxury hotel kitchen
3. Excellent customer service, team, interpersonal, communication, multi-tasking, organization and problem solving skills
4. Be accountable, reliable, energetic, creative and flexible
5. Able to work efficiently and cohesively within a team, under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment
6. Basic computer skills with a working knowledge of MS Office an asset

Additional Information

• Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): Constant standing and walking throughout shift, frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs, occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, and occasional ascending and descending stairs and ramps.
• Schedules: Irregular hours including nights, weekends and public holidays apply to this position.
• Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.