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About Us
Join voco™ hotels where every hotel has its unique charm, and our thoughtful hosts create a home away from home. Step by step, we're on a journey towards a sustainable future, treating the planet the same way we do our guests. Seeking individuals with as much character as our vibrant hotels. If you thrive on genuine hospitality, your place is with us at voco™ hotels
Your day to day
- Food Preparation & Cooking:
- Prepare and cook dishes according to the established recipes and guest preferences for all outlets, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and room service.
- Assist the Chef de Partie in ensuring food is delivered on time and up to quality standards for all outlets.
- Monitor portion control, minimize waste, and ensure efficient food production to support outlet demand.
- Outlet Collaboration:
- Work closely with other departments (e.g., banquets, restaurants, bars, room service) to fulfill the culinary needs of each outlet, ensuring all items are prepared with consistency.
- Assist in the development of new menus, seasonal dishes, and culinary promotions for various outlets, keeping up with food trends.
- Hygiene & Safety:
- Maintain strict hygiene and cleanliness standards in the kitchen by adhering to food safety regulations.
- Ensure that all kitchen equipment is properly cleaned, maintained, and used in accordance with safety regulations.
- Follow all health and safety policies, including correct food handling, temperature monitoring, and waste disposal.
- Kitchen Operations:
- Ensure kitchen mise en place is properly prepared and maintained for smooth service across all outlets.
- Assist in stock control and inventory management for the main kitchen, ensuring ingredients are fresh and properly stored.
- Support the Chef de Partie in monitoring kitchen equipment and reporting any issues.
- Team Collaboration & Development:
- Train and mentor junior kitchen staff and commis chefs, ensuring they adhere to standards and processes.
- Assist in maintaining a positive, cooperative kitchen environment, fostering team spirit and high morale.
- Menu Input & Innovation:
- Provide feedback to the Chef de Partie on guest preferences, menu ideas, and kitchen operations for improving efficiency and guest satisfaction.
- Participate in food tastings and quality control checks to ensure consistency and innovation across outlets.
What we need from you
- Proven experience as a Demi Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-volume kitchen.
- Strong knowledge of various culinary techniques, ingredients, equipment, and processes.
- Familiarity with food safety, HACCP standards, and hygiene regulations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task across different outlets.
What we offer
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life.
We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
So, join us and you'll become part of our hotel family.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.