Birch Hotel Vacancies

The Birch Hotel is a well-established hotel that prides itself on offering exceptional guest experiences. We are seeking dedicated and customer-focused individuals to join us. If you have a passion for hospitality and enjoy creating memorable experiences for guests, we would love to hear from you.

Please see below our current vacancies:-

Commis Chef (Full time)

Job Title: Commis Chef

Location: The Birch Hotel, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 7SF

Job Type: 42.5 Hours a Week, 5 shifts over 7

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

Job Description:

You will promote a professional and positive image to all of our guests and contribute to the hotel’s targets.

You will achieve this through consistent delivery of the highest standards of product and service; a passonate approach to exceeding our customers expectations and as a champion of our vision and values.

Key Responsibilities:

To ensure that all meals, snacks and functions are correctly prepared, cooked and served.
To ensure that foodstuffs are used correctly so that wastage is kept to a minimum, and effect good portion control.
To ensure that the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity.
To ensure that all statutory, as well as company, hygiene regulations are being strictly adhered to.
To ensure that all maintenance problems are reported to the Head chef and followed up.
To ensure that all communications between restaurant and kitchen run smoothly.
To ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature.
To ensure that all items are stored correctly, in terms of temperature, labelling and shelf life and that no food items are stored on the floor.
To report any faults or defects to management, paying particular attention to any safety or health hazard.
To ensure correct stock rotation and that issues are effected on a first in, first out basis.
To liaise with your manager / supervisor and notify areas needing attention, in respect of decor.
To report any suspicious packages or parcels to management without delay.
To take part in any fire or evacuation drills and ensure complete familiarisation with all exits, including those normally used by customers, as well as fire escapes.
To be continually aware of, and maintain, the highest standards of personal hygiene and dress.
To attend meetings and training courses as required.
To ensure maximum security of all areas under your control
To comply with all statutory and legal requirements.
To carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by management
At all times to be aware of and practise good customer relations, assisting the guest in any way which does not adversely affect other customers

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Meals given on shift
Opportunities for career development and advancement
Employee discounts for friends and family for accommodation

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are a good fit for their chosen role to elizabethpiper@birchhotel.co.uk.

The Birch Hotel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.