Junior Sous Chef at Marriott International in EXETER

Job description

The Courtyard by Marriott, Exeter Sandy Park , The Hotel opened in 2022 and is uniquely positioned next to the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Stadium with 250 bedrooms. Whether you are a rugby fan or not – this is destination for talent spotting The View ; A completely unique roof top restaurant & bar venue offering locally sourced fresh produce in Exeter. Distinctly visible from far distances and is synonymous with the service experience provided, it features elegant and spacious seating in a contemporary design. Kitchen & Bistro ; Located on our 3rd floor, this more relaxed dining option caterers for the business guests all day and offers simple dishes using the best local ingredients Devon has offer. As well as our 2 culinary offerings, we cater for meetings and events whilst hosting elite sports teams, along with bespoke celebrations. YOUR EFFORTS, OUR APPRECIATION Salary from £33,000 - £36,000 per Annum + Bonus (based on KPIs) £1,000 Joining bonus after 6 months Completion in the role Meals - Complimentary Meals in our canteen. Private Medical - Look after your wellbeing Life Insurance – Protection for Loved Ones Learning and Growing - Access to the best digital and classroom based training resources and cross exposure opportunities Holiday - 23 days of holiday + public holidays (Increase over time) Uniform Provided - Dry cleaning included. Company Enhanced Pension Scheme – Save for your future. Take Care - Access to our Take Care Emotional Wellbeing Resources & Associate Assistance Service Celebrate - Awards and Recognition Celebrations BenefitHub - Access to further discounts for shopping, cinema tickets, technology and more! Global Marriott Hotel Discounts – Accessible to you and your loved ones, travel the world with Marriott International. Food & Beverage Discounts - 20% Discount in all F&B outlets within Marriott Properties We’re looking for a passionate and talented junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and play a key role in establishing the food culture, standards and ways of working. Working closely with the Executive Chef and wider kitchen leadership team, you’ll help lead the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards across our food offering. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Senior CDP or Sous Chef who thrives in a high-quality environment, enjoys developing people and takes pride in delivering exceptional food and service. You’ll have the opportunity to work with exceptional local produce, including fresh fish, seafood, meat, vegetables and seasonal ingredients, while helping to build upon a 1 AA rossette culinary operation. What you'll be doing · Supporting the Executive Chef in the day-to-day leadership and management of the kitchen operation. · Taking responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef. · Leading and supporting the Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and wider kitchen team during service. · Ensuring all dishes are prepared, cooked and presented to consistently exceptional standards. · Maintaining strong standards of food quality, consistency, presentation and portion control. · Championing the use of high-quality, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. · Managin kitchen procedures, systems and standards. · Ensuring all sections are organised, fully prepared and ready for service. · Leading by example during busy services and maintaining a calm, professional and positive kitchen environment. · Monitoring food preparation, cooking and presentation across all sections. · Supporting effective stock control, ordering, deliveries, storage and waste management. · Ensuring recipes, specifications and portion controls are consistently followed. · Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and allergen management. · Supporting the training, development and performance of junior and senior members of the kitchen team. · Helping to create a strong kitchen culture based on teamwork, respect, consistenc