Franchise Hotel – Demi Chef

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About Us

voco Reading Hotel is looking for a Demi Chef to join the growing Kitchen Team

voco Reading, adjacent to Reading Select Car Leasing Stadium, our modern hotel has thoughtful touches and distinctive design Dining at the voco Reading is a relaxed affair, enjoy pub favourites, voco Life at the Atrium Bar and the discover British classics in the restaurant brasserie-style restaurant Le Café.

Your day to day

Our Demi Chef is accountable for kitchen sections operation including production, cleanliness, and safe systems of work, and deputises in the absence of our Head Chef. Works alongside the team and ensures the food is received by the guest in a timely manner to the quality expected.

Our Demi Chef ensures all food, if for conference or a ticket from our restaurant is received in a timely manner to the highest quality and that the guest expectations are consistently exceeded in line with A stay which is a laid-back and original luxury experience that offers guests the finer things without the fuss. No detail is too small, and no request is too large.

We are looking for an ambitious individual, who is passionate about food. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so you'll be expected to encourage your team in everything they do, while providing and maintaining a fun, positive and creative atmosphere.

What we need from you

• To be passionate about delivering great service and great food and drive to develop new cooking techniques

• 2 Years' experience as a Commis Chef in 4/5* Hotel or restaurant

• City & Guilds 706/1or NVQ equivalent

• Experience with working in all sections of the kitchen

• To be willing to learn new things and work as part of a wide hotel team

What we offer

• £13.00 per hour + service charge

• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)

• Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room rates

• Employee assistance programme 24/7

• Recognition programmes

• Opportunities for career progression and to transfer around the world

• Meals whilst on duty

• Industry leading training & development

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.