Head Chef

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Are you a creative talent with a passion for cooking?

We are looking for a Head Chef to join the team at Novotel Edinburgh Centre.

Why Work For Us?
We are part of one of the world's leading hospitality brands- Accor which means our employees will be part of an international group of hospitality professionals working in a world class environment. All around the world, our 250 000 employees give every day the best of themselves by daring to go further, by enriching their diversity, by developing and growing. By dreaming big for their future. Create your own career!
In Novotel Edinburgh Centre we believe that our staff members are our most valuable asset and we treat them as such! Every hotel can sell the product, we sell the experience!

What will you be doing as a Head Chef?
• Prepares the department's annual budget in line with hotel strategy
• Manages stocks, food waste and supplies
• Carries out inventories, inputs data and explains consumption differences
• Manages all spend necessary to maintain smooth running kitchen operations
• Is actively involved in end-of-month procedures and justifies any differences
• Prepares dishes and/or supervises preparation
• Supervises the different sections of the kitchen: production of hot and cold dishes, patisserie, dishwashing etc
• Prepares the cooking instructions and ensures they are duly applied
• Coordinates with restaurant serving staff in order to ensure that service runs smoothly
• Manages and develops the kitchen team trough outstanding
• Plays an active role in meetings for Heads of Department

What's in it for You?
Your Benefits Include:
* Attractive Bonus Scheme
* Pension Scheme
* A Discount Card to be used in Accor Hotels Worldwide
* Complimentary stays in UK hotel (Bonus Breaks Vouchers - subject to availability and T&C)
* Training & Development
* Additional holidays with service
* International Development Opportunities
* And more: recommend a friend scheme; Employee Advisory Service; Childcare Vouchers;

What are we looking for?
* Experience working and running a Kitchen
* Fast on your feet, quick to make friends
* Big on Smiles, Massive on quality
* If this is YOU and you want more details then get in touch!

Best of Luck.