- To co-ordinate functions and activities throughout the Club Lounge Kitchen
- To assist the Executive Sous Chef and Head Chef in quality levels of production and presentation
- To work actively in cost control and implementing standards
- To assist in people related matters
- To carry out departmental training, where necessary
- To deputise the Executive Sous and Head Chef in their absence
- To control all aspects of food outlets in the Executive Sous and Head Chef's absence
- To be actively involved in Health & Hygiene matters
- To promote quality throughout the kitchen in all areas of food
- To ensure that room service is of the best in quality, temperature and service
- 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
- To conduct departmental orientation for all new team members
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.
- Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a luxury or high‑volume environment.
- Qualification in Hospitality Management/Food & Beverage preferred
- Experienced in all aspects of restaurant and banquet service.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity with proven records in delivering results
- Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
What is in it for you?
- Exclusive Discounts:
- Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount
- Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)
- 20% off food and beverage in on-site restaurants
- Colleague restaurant
- Being part of The Mere Team – our culture is unique!
- You will benefit from training and development opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits including pension
- 28 days of holiday including public holidays
- 1-5 days service award based on length of service
- Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
- And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people