AddressThe Grand Hotel, Birmingham
Pastry Sous Chef
The kitchens at the Grand Hotel are a hive of chefs using their culinary flair to create appetising dishes for all our guests. As Pastry Sous Chef you will be a key team player in the kitchen, helping to ensure the effective running of the department.
What you will do
- Motivate the team by leading from the front with confidence; being dynamic and positive at all times
- Assist the senior chefs in the planning, organising and control of day-to-day operations of the pastry and afternoon tea thereby ensuring the established standards of performance are maintained and total customer satisfaction is achieved
- Welcome and be receptive to individual customer requirements and ensure that these are satisfied in a friendly, helpful and efficient manner
- Oversee the training of and supervise junior members of the kitchen brigade
- Remain totally customer focused by consistently delivering excellent customer service with an informed, friendly and effective approach
Ideal candidate
- Strong leadership skills
- Experience working within a busy kitchen in a similar role is essential, and it would be advantageous for this to have been in a hotel kitchen
- We are looking for someone with a real passion for food and the drive to succeed in a new role
- Outstanding hygiene skills are essential
- Certificate in elementary food hygiene would be desirable
- Someone with exceptional communication skills and the ability to self-motivate
- Due to the nature of the work, the ideal candidate would be fully flexible in their approach to work and be able to work shift pattern through weekdays and weekends
Competitive colleague and friend & family rates for overnight stays at the hotel- 50% employee discounts on food and beverage at hotel outlets
- Access to our exclusive benefits portal, which includes extensive discounts on retail, travel and leisure activities
- Employee Referral scheme, get financially rewarded for introducing a friend or family member to our team
- Free meals on duty in our dining facilities
- Access to Hospitality Action, our Employee Assistance programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support
- Rewards and recognition for living and breathing our company values
- Monthly employee recognition and rewards programme
- Regular team appreciation events, including regular employee parties throughout the year
- Career development opportunities – including access to apprenticeship programmes
- Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay
- Uniform provided
Birmingham’s Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is housed in one of the city’s most iconic buildings.
This landmark Grade II* listed building has been brought back to life combining beautifully restored classic and original Victorian features with modern service and style that compliments a vibrant and diverse Birmingham in the 21st century.
The Grand Hotel features 185 bedrooms and extraordinary suites, a glamorous cocktail bar, a buzzing New York style restaurant, and eight magnificent meeting and event rooms - as well as the spectacular, Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom.
