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\nWe are currently recruiting for a Senior Sous Chef in the larder kitchen of the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
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\nA WORLD OF REWARDS
\n\nSmart uniform provided and laundered\nFree, healthy and high quality meals when on duty\nGrow your Career !\nPersonal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career\nA chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)\nTeam Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)\nTeam Member Referral Program\nDiscounted dental and health cover\nHigh street discounts: with Perks at Work\nFree car park\nSubsidised Taxi between 12am and 7am\nHoliday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)\nGuest Experience Day: 1 night stay with breakfast and dinner\nModern and inclusive Team Member’s areas\n\n\n\n\nWHAT'S THE JOB?
\nA Senior Sous Chef, will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage aspects of the larder kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Senior Sous Chef will also be required to manage food provisions, assist with guest queries, and control costs.
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WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
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Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
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Manage all aspects of the larder kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
\n\n\nManage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
\n\n\nAssist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
\n\n\nEnsure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly
\n\n\nContribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback
\n\n\nEnsure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets
\n\n\nManage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Chef
\n\n\nEnsure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations
\n\n\nSupport brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team
\n\n\nManage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team
\n\n\nControl costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
\n\n\nAssist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
\n\n\nComply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
\n\n\nReport maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
\n\n\nBe environmentally aware
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\nWe would welcome applications from friendly, hard-working and adaptable individuals. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
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Relevant qualifications for this role
\n\n\nExcellent planning and organizing skills
\n\n\nAbility multi-task and meet deadlines
\n\n\nStrong supervisory skills
\n\n\nA current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)
\n\n\nA creative approach to the production of food
\n\n\nPositive attitude
\n\n\nGood communication skills
\n\n\nAbility to work under pressure
\n\n\nAbility to work on own or in teams
\n\n\nIt would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
\n\n\nPrevious kitchen experience in similar role
\n\n\nPassion for producing high quality food
\n\n\nKnowledge of current food trends
\n\n\nProficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
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