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Additional Information *£500.00 Signing Bonus

Job Number 24108898

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location Sheraton Heathrow Hotel, Heathrow Airport, West Drayton, England, United Kingdom

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Non-Management

We are looking for our next Chef de Partie to join our Culinary team!

Sheraton Heathrow Hotel

This is a great opportunity to join a group of leaders who will support your career progression as well as developing your knowledge into becoming an expert. You’ll be working with a team of inspiring service experts in our award winning Cast Iron Bar & Grill. The restaurant, in the heart of Heathrow, welcomes guests with a modern and friendly atmosphere. The Menu executed to perfection by you and your team is made with fresh and flavourful locally sourced products. Our restaurant team is guided by our Food and Beverage Manager, who ensures we provide an attentive, spotless and friendly service.

So why work for the world’s largest hospitality company?

• A competitive salary plus free meals whilst on duty.

• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (pro rata) after further service

• Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room rates

• 50% off F&B discount in a select number of Marriott hotels in Heathrow!

• Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping and experiences through our Marriott Benefit Hub

• Free use of our hotel gym

• 24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders

• Opportunities for career progression and to transfer around the world plus opportunities to get involved in our charitable and community activities

• Many more benefits however most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual

Your Role

Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Ensure the quality of the food items. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods.

Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Anticipate and address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

What we’re looking for

Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.

Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of culinary work experience.

• Great teamwork, delegation skills and attention to detail

• Extensive experience in a similar sized fast pace Hotel

• Proficiency in all Health and Food Safety aspects related to the discipline

• In depth knowledge of ingredient sourcing, cost controlling, inventory and budgeting using the appropriate tools, along with purchasing and inventory systems

• Strong leadership in maintaining a positive workplace culture

• Sustainability orientated, with substantial success in practices implemented

• Strong collaborative and supporting attitude towards other disciplines

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required.

This role requires the ability to move and lift up to 25 lbs. Standing, sitting or walking for extended periods of time and ensuring a professional appearance in a clean uniform are also required. Prior to employment, we’ll ask you to complete safety training and certification.

*£500 Signing Bonus is subject to successful completion of probation. Signing bonus is subject to National Insurance and Tax Deductions.

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.

When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. We’ve been a place to gather and connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We invite, we welcome, and we connect guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service. If you’re a team player who is excited to deliver a meaningful guest experience, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Sheraton. Join us on our mission to be ‘The World’s Gathering Place’. In joining Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.