Banqueting Sous Chef

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WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES - No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always bring all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow. 

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Annual salary of £32,000 + Service Charge 
• Chef whites provided and laundered
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Complimentary access to wellness facilities, featuring a pool, gym, sauna and steam room
• Team events and initiatives such as cinema visits or staff parties, team treats and wellness days
• Grow your Career your next position could be as a Head Chef
• Personal Development programs are designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programs – Find out what and how we are doing (https\://cr.hilton.com)
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• People's pension with employer's contribution
• High street discounts\: with Perks at Work
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• Guest Experience Day after successfully passing probation

A Banqueting Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage all aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while managing food provisions, assisting with guest queries, and controlling costs.

What will I be doing?

A Banqueting Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Banqueting Sous Chef will also be required to manage food provisions, assist with guest queries, and control costs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
• Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and take action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure foodstuff are of good quality and stored correctly
• Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback
• Ensure the consistent production of high-quality food through all hotel food outlets
• Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team
• Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
• Be environmentally aware

What are we looking for?

A Banqueting Sous Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

• Relevant qualifications for this role
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong supervisory skills
• A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)
• A creative approach to the production of food
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own or in teams

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous kitchen experience in a similar role
• Passion for producing high-quality food
• Knowledge of current food trends
• Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Want to know more about this job?

Contact Joseph directly in our Recruitment Team on Joseph.Rapheal@Hilton.com

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