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Every plate has the potential to create a memory that lasts a lifetime for our guests. To deliver all this and more, we’re looking for a Sous Chef - Pastry with a passion for presentation, dedication to flavour and commitment to setting high standards from workspace to table and beyond.

Our mission is to be the best loved Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Company so regardless of position we look for individuals to join our family who are passionate about providing genuine heartfelt care to our guests, colleagues, owners and communities.

Do you have a passion for creating unforgettable experiences for others? If so, we invite you to embark on a career journey like no other at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®

It’s important that everyone understands the menus and recipes and how to execute the dishes available. We can all see if the hotel is busy or not, but not everyone knows what goes on behind the scenes and what everything actually costs to run. You will use your creativity to bring this information to life for everyone in the hotel to understand the true picture and what needs to be achieved.

You’ll be working with a friendly, motivated team who you will recruit and lead with your distinctive style and work with them to develop their full potential and ensure everyone provides genuine heartfelt care to our guests.

Regarding the role and responsibilities, you will need to perform the followings.

Administration

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done. Velero team members always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their colleagues. Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are:

• To be familiar with local market and recommend menu changes according to the seasonal product availability.

• To achieve department budget goals and minimize food cost by ensuring that proper preparation, inventory, requisition, food pars and control systems are in place.

• To adhere to Velero food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality culinary offerings to our guests. Continually look to recommend improvements and additions to the Velero presentation guidelines.

• To accurately forecast business demands on a weekly basis to ensure efficient staffing & food production.

• To be responsible for always maintaining outlet safety.

• To be responsible for asset management of all outlet property and facilities.

• Conduct a preventative maintenance inspection monthly.

• To lead and fully participate in departmental training to improve departmental skills and hotel service levels, providing team members the training and resources to take care of our guests.

• To supervise all team members including hiring and discipline in conjunction with the Executive Chef.

• Promote positive inter-departmental relations through candid communication and cooperation.

• Above all, to lead by example through a “hands on” approach to motivate our Team members to excel. Technical Responsibilities

• Organize all activities within a Restaurant Kitchen area, ensuring a safe, smooth running and profitable operation within the framework of the Hotel.

• To develop and maintain the Restaurant cuisine concepts and standards for food preparation and presentation.

• To maintain food safety & protection. All food in working areas should follow food handling techniques, including dating, proper storage, rotation, etc. Maintain basic food safety and sanitation practices.

• You will always try to anticipate and exceed the needs of customers and colleagues.

• Use your own initiative and good judgement to solve problems in a calm and efficient way.

• Always act with personal professionalism and integrity.

• It will be a physical role and although there are the usual meetings, briefings and of course reports to run, you will need to be on your feet maximum of the day in the hotel, so fitness will be key for you, although reasonable adjustments will be made where we can. You will need to speak English for this specific role, and looking at your next move we would love it if you were multi-lingual, but it’s not essential just yet.

HOW DO I WOW MY GUESTS?

• You are responsible for knowing your guests and their preferences. You need to ensure you and your team provide the ‘wow’ factor to all of them when they enter the hotel. You need to ensure they receive a heartfelt welcome and make sure everything is just right and exceeds their expectations. You need to work with your teams to bring that personal touch to their stay.

• You’ll make sure the hotel is in pristine condition, everyone is welcomed with a personal touch, and their check out is smooth and accurate. Yes, we have standards and procedures that everyone in the team has to follow, but it’s down to you to make their stay special and memorable.

What you can expect from us:

• Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

• IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our My Wellbeing

• framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognized and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

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.

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.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.