Commis Chef

The Montenotte Hotel; Cork; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montenotte Hotel in Cork is seeking a Commis Chef to join our luxury kitchen team. You will carry out daily duties in line with our Standards Manual and support delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Flexibility in scheduling and strong team collaboration are essential as you contribute to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, product knowledge, and menu updates across all sections of the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all duties in line with departmental Standards Manual.
• Deliver excellent care to our guests.
• Ensure areas of responsibility are clean and well maintained and cleaning checklists are adhered to.
• Report defective materials and equipment to the appropriate Departments.
• Have strong product knowledge of all areas of the hotel.
• Accept a flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted service to Hotel guests and maintain flexibility within teams.
• Ensure the hotel achieves the targets and that the highest standards of luxury and quality are delivered consistently to our guests.
• Adhere to the hotel's grooming procedures.
• Clock in and out at the start and finish of each shift and for breaks. Inform your manager if you did not receive your break entitlement.
• Comply with the hotel's Fire and Emergency procedures, Health & Safety regulations and Food Hygiene regulations of the hotel.
• Ensure all accidents and incidents are investigated and reported in accordance with the hotel's accident/ incident reporting procedure.
• Support the hotel's Environmental policy by complying with waste management and monitor energy efficiency.
• Ensure your section is fully prepared for service.
• Be fully aware of any menu updates, hotel promotions or specials.
• Be knowledgeable about introduction of products.
• Carry out cleaning as required.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure that all guest requests are attended to efficiently.
• Be a good team player, reliable, innovative, and motivated.

Job description

In a former 18th Century residence of a Merchant Prince, The Montenotte has a rich heritage that has been preserved throughout the years and updated with a contemporary twist, decadent detailing, and a luxurious finish. Offering guests unrivalled views of the city and harbour, The Montenotte strives to continuously innovate to create memorable experiences for guests, to surprise and savour around every corner.

The Montenotte is a proud member of the prestigious, Small Luxury Hotels of The World

We are certified as a Quality Employer with Irish Hotel Federation and have been certified as an Excellent Employer with Great Place to Work for 3 consecutive years. Awarded Quality Employer Certification by IHF

Our Values are Passion, Ambition, Integrity, and Courage as we journey towards our Vision of being the Leading, Independent, Urban Resort in Ireland.

Property summary:

• 107 stylish guestrooms and suites and 26 self-catering Residences.
• The Woodland Suite Experience - nestled within the beauty of the Irish landscape, high above Cork's port, these exclusive suites enhance a sense of exploration and experience, evoking harmony, and calm. Designed with nature at its very core, each environment will feature an inherent luxury, understated elegance, design sensibility and complete exclusivity, guests are able to choose from our River Suites and Woodland Suites.
• Landscaped Victorian sunken gardens and Woodlands that overlook the port of Cork and the city.
• Cameo Cinema - our own private in-house 50-seater cinema offering nightly movies complimentary for all guests.
• The Gallery Suite - a private meeting and banqueting suite for up to 60 guests
• Bellevue Spa - a luxurious award-winning spa with six treatment rooms, The Salt Room and offering a range of rejuvenating, holistic and relaxing treatments, with product ranges Grown Alchemist & Dermaviduals.
• Motion Health Club - with a 20m indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and state-of-the-art gym with fitness

We are now looking for Commis Chef join the team!

• Carry out all duties in line with departmental Standards Manual.
• Deliver excellent care to our guests.
• Ensure that areas of responsibility are clean and well maintained and cleaning checklists are adhered to.
• Report defective materials and equipment to the appropriate Departments.
• Have strong product knowledge of all areas of the hotel.
• Accept a flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted service to Hotel guests and maintain flexibility within teams.
• Ensure the hotel achieves the targets and that the highest standards of luxury and quality are delivered consistently to our guests.
• Adhere to the hotel's grooming procedures.
• Clock in and out at the start and finish of each shift and for breaks. Inform your manager if you did not receive your break entitlement.
• Comply with the hotel's Fire and Emergency procedures, as well as Health & Safety regulations and Food Hygiene regulations of the hotel.
• Ensure all accidents and incidents are investigated and reported in accordance with the hotel's accident/ incident reporting procedure.
• Support the hotel's Environmental policy by complying with waste management and monitor energy efficiency.
• Ensure your section is fully prepared for service.
• Be fully aware of any menu updates, hotel promotions, corporate promotions or specials.
• Be knowledgeable and informed about the introduction of products.
• Carry out cleaning as required.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure that all guest requests are attended to efficiently.
• Be a good team player, reliable, innovative, and motivated.