Executive Sous Chef - The Carlton Tower, Jumeirah

Jumeirah International LLC ,
London, Greater London
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About Jumeirah & the Hotel At Jumeirah, we are committed to encouraging and developing our colleagues in world class environments. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities, employing over 14,000 colleagues from over 140 different countries including locations in Asia Pacific, CIS, Central Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East. We want you to do well from the beginning, so we'll give you every chance to I mpress during the recruitment process. We promise our colleagues a warm welcome and will help you feel part of our Jumeirah family from day one. You can rely on us to support you as you settle into your journey with us and make Jumeirah 'Your Place to Shine'. Steps from Sloane Square and in the heart of the fashion borough, The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, has an ideal location in one of the most sought after areas of London, with iconic luxury brands as its neighbours. Staying true to its heritage and pioneering nature, The Carlton Tower will reveal its new look and elevated guest experiences in Autumn 2020. About you The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills: * Have a passion for your work and the ability to innovate, with a proven track record within luxury environments * Have the ability to operate in a diverse and luxury environment with a focus on guest experience * Defining and supervising any special tasks which may be required to improve the cleanliness and hygiene * Be a self-motivator and someone who is ready to challenge in the interest of continuous improvement * Excellent level of English * Be friendly, approachable and professional This is an exciting and rare career opportunity to be part of an exceptional team at an exceptional time. If you have passion and ambition that sets you apart from your peers, if you can deliver true craftsmanship and quality with charm and flair then join us in creating the best team in the business. About the job The Carlton Tower Jumeirah has an exciting opportunity for a talented Executive Sous Chef to perform their craft in our luxurious hotel. The main duties and responsibilities of the role are: * To support the Exec Chef in the daily operation of the Kitchens and Stewarding departments, ensuring the highest level of Food and Beverage products are available for the preparation of menus to meet the market needs * To assist the Exec Chef and Director of Food & Beverage in identifying market needs and trends in terms of food for both hotels guests and the local market. * To continuously seek ways to assist management in the outlets to maximise revenues and profit. * To ensure that only the freshest and highest quality products on the market are purchased for the outlets. * To develop menus with the Exec Chef, which meet the market needs and are unique to the market and meet Jumeirah standards and guidelines. * To ensure that in each outlet kitchen, creative and unique menu items (besides the traditional favourites) are produced and presented to guests. * To provide Management development support to the Senior Kitchen Team & Senior Stewarding Team. * To continuously search for new products on the market, and frequently visit the local market with the Purchasing Manager and Chefs. * To monitor food standards in all production areas and to take corrective action when appropriate under the guidance of the Exec Chef. * To support the Chefs and keep up to date with seasonally available meats, fish and produce on the local market. About the benefits Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry. This includes... * Free meals on duty * Dry cleaning of uniforms / office attire * 33 days paid annual leave including bank holidays * Extra day of holiday for significant birthdays * 50% off all Jumeirah restaurants and bars * Generous discounted Jumeirah hotel rates * Interest free season ticket loan * Recognition and Social calendar * Private Medical Insurance and Dental cover (Travel Insurance if applicable) * Company Pension Scheme with enhanced employer contribution * Excellent training and development opportunities

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