Executive Sous Chef

**Exciting Opportunities to Join the Pre-Opening Team at Hilton Woking - Launching in Summer 2024!**
Get ready to be part of something truly extraordinary at Hilton Woking, as we prepare to unveil our doors in Summer 2024 and take a leading role in Woking's Victoria Square redevelopment. Join us on our journey, where we are committed to fostering a unique team culture, becoming an integral part of the community, and embracing sustainable practices in everything we do.
Our upcoming hotel will showcase 189 guest rooms, including 12 exclusive suites. Guests will immerse themselves in the warm ambiance of our lobby bar, GLOW , indulge in culinary delights at the all-dining restaurant, OXBO , and enjoy breath-taking views at the chic Sky Bar, LOFT . The success of our hotel relies on hosting Meetings & Events for up to 500 guests, making it imperative to assemble a high-performing team committed to delivering the ultimate guest experience across all areas of our business.
A WORLD OF REWARDS
Competitive Salary
Uniform provided and laundered
Free and healthy meals when on duty
Grow your Career
Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes Find out what and how we are doing ( )
Team Member Travel Program : discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
Team Member Referral Program
High street discounts: with Perks at Work
Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
Discounted dental and health cover
Modern and inclusive Team Members areas
Travel - We encourage where possible to embrace green travel to work as a powerful way to make a positive impact on the environment and your community, you can opt for biking, walking, carpooling, or using public transportation to reduce your carbon footprint, ease traffic congestion, and promote a healthier lifestyle. By choosing sustainable commuting options, you not only contribute to a greener planet but also inspire others to join in creating a more eco-conscious and vibrant community.
An Executive Sous Chef is responsible for contributing to menu creation and managing and training the kitchen brigade to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while managing food cost controls.
What will I be doing?
As Executive Sous Chef, you are responsible for contributing to menu creation and managing and training the kitchen brigade to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. An Executive Sous Chef will also be required to manage food cost controls. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Contribute to menu creation
Manage and train the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organised and motivated team
Ensure consistency in quality of dishes at all times
Assist the Executive Chef and managing customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Chef
Ensure resources meet business needs through the effective management of working rotas
Support brand standards through the training and assessment of your team
Manage food cost controls to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue
Knowledge of activities in other departments and implications
Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards
Ability to create SOPs in line with pre-opening a hotel
What are we looking for?
An Executive Sous Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
Strong Senior Sous Chef or previous Head Chef in a small to mid-scale hotel Experience
Approaches food in a creative way
Strong supervisory skills
Positive attitude
Good communication skills
Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
Excellent grooming standards
Excellent planning and organising skills
Managing multi-outlet experience preferred
Caught up on trends, health and nutritional elements of food
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions :
Relevant qualifications for role
Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings

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