Key Focus Areas

Scope of Work:

• Supervise and train kitchen staff in line with the property food directive, ensuring food preparation meets the highest standard.
  

• Assist with effective kitchen administration to minimise shortages, wastage, and ensure accurate stock control, taking responsibility for any variances.
  

• Support asset management by ensuring all kitchen equipment and company assets are maintained in optimal condition.
  

• Maintain exceptional levels of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
  

• Ensure fridges and stores are clean, organised, and stocked appropriately.
  

• Assist in maintaining effective communication between the kitchen, management, and front-of-house teams.
  

• Ensure meals and functions are set up according to required standards.
  

• Monitor staff food in terms of cost, quality, and quantity.
  

• Attend meetings as required.
  

Food and Menu Preparation:

Assist the Executive Chef, Head Chef, and Sous Chef with:

• Implementing menus across various outlets and properties.
  

• Conducting quality checks on the taste and presentation of dishes.
  

• Ensuring portion control and plating standards are maintained.
  

• Ensuring all food preparation aligns with the highest standards.
  

• Working efficiently to complete tasks within allocated time frames and required quality levels.
  

General Service and Guest Care:

• Ensure all available guest information is gathered and communicated prior to arrival.
  

• Collect and communicate guest preferences to the Head of Department or Management for follow-up.
  

• Report all guest complaints immediately to the relevant manager.
  

Requirements, Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
  

• Understanding of dietary and religious requirements.
  

• Good knowledge of stock procedures and control.
  

• Sound understanding of product, supply, and procurement.
  

• Basic knowledge of planning, budgeting, and departmental administration.
  

• Ability to create, implement, and maintain written control documents and training manuals.
  

• Strong guest-focused approach with commitment to delivering an exceptional experience.
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  

• Team player with a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.
  

• Excellent time management, self-discipline, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  

• High level of attention to detail and strong hygiene standards.
  

• Proactive, innovative, and able to use initiative.
  

• Loyal, adaptable, flexible, and committed.
  

• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
  

• Strong people skills including patience, tolerance, and care.
  

• Leadership abilities with a passion for developing and transferring skills.