Job Description

About Us:

Set atop Bournemouth's picturesque clifftop, the newly refurbished Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott offers stunning panoramic sea views and a premium hospitality experience. We are passionate about delivering exceptional guest service and culinary excellence in a beautiful coastal setting.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a talented and driven

Head Chef

to lead our kitchen team and oversee all culinary operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate

Sous Chef

ready to take the next step in their career, or an experienced

Head Chef

seeking a more balanced work-life environment.

What we offer:

Competitive Salary of up to 45K per annum DOE Annual Bonus Scheme Private Healthcare Company Pension Fantastic career opportunities by joining the world's largest hotel group Generous travel perks including discounted room rates for yourself, family and friends Complimentary Car Parking, meals on duty and use of gym Employee Assistance Programme Annual associate events

Duties

:

Leading Kitchen Operations for Property

Leads kitchen and manages team. Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example. Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviours. Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently. Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met. Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team. Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.

Setting and Maintaining Goals for Culinary Function and Activities

Develops and implements guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas. Establishes goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc. Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety. Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility. Knows and implements the brand's safety standards.

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are met

Provides direction for menu development. Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards are met. Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays. Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavour.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis. Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations. Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints. Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations. Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations. Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers. Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.

Skills

Proven experience in a leadership role within a restaurant or culinary setting. . In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices. Proficient in various cooking techniques and cuisines. Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with both kitchen staff and operation teams. A passion for culinary arts and a commitment to delivering outstanding dining experiences.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 45,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site gym
Work Location: In person