Company Description
The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, is one of the world's most iconic hotels. A renowned leaders in the hospitality industry, The Savoy has a reputation for outstanding service and excellence. Originally built in 1889, the hotel has a rich history and has played host to royalty, world leaders and legends of the stage and screen. Today, colleagues pride themselves on being innovative and inspirational, delivering the very best in five star luxury. Passionate about developing and promoting talent, The Savoy offers unwavering support and recognition to colleagues, as well as having a very competitive benefits plan.
Job Description
Job title: Demi Chef De Partie for In Room Dining and Bars, (48- hour contract)
Inspired & supported by: Executive Chef
Salary: £38,400 (including service charge)
Shift hours: 11:00am to 23:00pm
Your purpose will be:
To work with a brigade of talented chefs to produce 5 star quality food for our guests.
You will be accountable for:
Preparing dishes to the high standards of our distinctive 5 star cuisine
Ensuring our standards for cleanliness and hygiene are well understood and never compromised
Supporting chefs in your section
Your key responsibilities & contribution will be:
Assisting with producing our dishes as per the specification, ensuring extraordinary quality and consistency for our guests
Leading the team in your section through a smooth service, with clear communication, delegation and support
Sharing your ideas to help improve our operation and the F&B offering for our guests
Being knowledgeable and a role model of all the food hygiene, health & safety and COVID19 policies of the hotel, for the safety of our guests and team
Taking a proactive approach to resolving issues you have identified (e.g. regarding equipment or processes)
Qualifications
Essential:
3-5 years’ experience in the hospitality industry
Experience of running a section in a kitchen and ability to motivate others
Outstanding communication skills, both written and spoken
Confidence in speaking with colleagues at all levels in the hotel
Enthusiastic and positive personality and ability to build trusting relationships with others
Proven organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines with quality results
GNVQ Level 2 or 3
Desirable:
Experience working in 5 star hospitality
Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate level 2 or 3
Experience in fine dining restaurants or 5 star hotels
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
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary and benefits including pension and life assurance
31 days of holiday including public holidays (increase to 33 days after 5 years)
50% discount at our iconic American & Beaufort Bars
50% discount at our world-famous Afternoon Tea
50% discount at our spa and florist
Savoy hotel discount and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
50% discount at Gordon Ramsay's River Restaurant and Savoy Grill
20% at Gordon Ramsay restaurants outside the hotel
Cashback scheme for everyday wellbeing/healthcare expenses for all colleagues
Laundry services & dry cleaning for uniform
Colleague restaurant
Colleague gym facility and gym membership discount
Free stay at The Savoy after successful completion of probation
Employee assistance program
Cycle to work scheme