Junior Sous Chef

Job title: Junior?Sous Chef Department:?All-day dining, F&B Inspired & supported by:?Sous Chef Salary: £49,940 including service charge for 48-hour contract Your purpose will be:?To assist the Sous Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are maintained to Fairmont standards. Together with the Sous Chef to supervise and coordinate the kitchen service with other departments. Together with the Sous Chef to deal with staff queries, solving any problems concerning the kitchen or staff canteen. To coordinate and execute training of kitchen staff. To be able to motivate staff. To cook any food daily according to business requirements. You will be accountable for: To interact with individuals outside the hotel To co-ordinate functions and activities with other Food & Beverage department To handle payroll and holiday organisation To assist the Sous Chef in quality levels of production and presentation To work actively in cost control and implementing standards To assist in Personnel related matters To carry out departmental training, where necessary To deputise the Executive Chef in his absence To control all aspects of food outlets in the Sous Chefs absence To be actively involved in Health & Hygiene matters To promote quality throughout the hotel in all areas of food To ensure that room service is of the best in quality, temperature and service To ensure that canteen food for colleagues is always get varied, interesting, well cooked and well balanced cuisine To carry out daily work to exceed guest expectations To ensure the smooth running of the day to day operations in the kitchen To strive to deliver the highest quality of food and service To adhere to all legal requirements, regulations and guidelines Occasional Duties To carry out annual appraisals on all team members To conduct departmental orientation for all new team members To liase with the Training and Quality Assurance Manager on departmental training needs To carry out any other reasonable requests as directed by your manager Health & Safety To be aware of, and comply with, safe working practises as laid down under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Company H & S Manual, as applicable to your place of work. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards at your work place To be aware of, and comply with Food Acts. To wear any appropriate protective clothing provided by or recommended by the Hotel. To report any defects in the building, plant or equipment according to the Hotel procedures. To ensure any accidents to colleagues, guests or visitors are reported in accordance with Hotel procedures. To attend 6 monthly statutory fire training and to be fully conversant with and abide by all rules concerning, fire, health & safety. To attend any training deemed appropriate by your Head of Department Qualifications What you will need to do this role: 4-6 years experience in the Hospitality Industry. Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal. A confident & dynamic speaker, able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organization. Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationships with others. Proven organizational skills, works well on their own. Able to set and meet deadlines with quality results. Applicable job related skills as per Accountable Duties. Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues. Additional Information Whats in it for you? Competitive salary and benefits including pension and life assurance Private health insurance 31 days of holiday including public holidays (increase to 33 days after 5 years) Cashback scheme for everyday wellbeing/healthcare expenses including Perkbox Special rates for Savoy colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide Fantastic colleague rates in Fairmont and Raffles hotels worldwide that includes friends & family Free stay at The Savoy after successful completion of probation 50% discount at our iconic American & Beaufort Bars 50% discount at our world-famous Afternoon Tea 50% discount at our spa and florist 50% discount at Gordon Ramsay's River Restaurant and Savoy Grill 20% at Gordon Ramsay restaurants outside the hotel and restaurant 1890 Laundry services & dry cleaning for uniformed and non-uniformed colleagues Colleague gym facility and Virgin Active gym membership discount Employee assistance programme Annual optician reimbursements for eye tests and glasses English language classes Colleague restaurant Local F&B, retail and gym discounts Interfaith prayer room Wellness room Cycle to work scheme TPBN1_UKCT