Chef

Job Description

room 2 live, grow & experience. Be the happiest version of you at work. room2 designs creative, cool ho(me)tels for inquisitive explorers that enjoy feeling at home, away from home. However, it is ‘you’ that creates the community to bring the space and feeling to life. We are hiring for a Chef to work across 24 hours at room2 Southampton.

What The Role Is

As a breakfast chef, your main responsibility is to prepare and cook breakfast dishes for customers in a timely and efficient manner. You will be expected to have a strong knowledge of breakfast foods.

In addition to cooking, you will also be responsible for ensuring that the kitchen is clean and organised at all times. This includes washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, and disposing of waste properly. (Role includes KP/Commis Chef duties)

Venue Operation

• To prepare, cook and serve breakfast at the required service time and standard
• To undertake any catering task as directed by the Line Manager
• To undertake washing up and cleaning as required
• To complete any administration as requested including food temperatures, wastage and cleaning schedules etc
• To ensure minimal wastage, implementing ideas for reducing waste wherever possible
• Assist in the effective management of stock and portion control
• Ensure all equipment is in a safe working order. Report all faults to the relevant manager and ensure equipment is not used until safe to do so.
• To ensure the kitchen is maintained in a clean, organised manner ensuring all food safety and health & safety policies and procedures are followed.
• To communicate to team and client staff in a polite, efficient manner
• To listen and forward any customer suggestions or complaints to the Line Manager
  
  

Requirements

Strong organisation and time management skills

Previous chef experience <3 years

Food safety level 2

Cultural fit and community engagement

Must be available to work weekends

What’s In It For You

We’re a team of people-focussed individuals, creating an environment where our guests and team always feel comfortable and able to be their best. You’ll also receive:

• 1 free night stay at any of our properties per year, with generous employee discount thereafter
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Loyalty rewards and referral bonuses
• Company sick pay scheme
• 2 paid volunteer days per year and annual fundraisers for charities aligned to our core pillars
• Additional annual leave with length of service
• Cycle to work scheme use of gym facilities in our hotels
• Access to activity workshops we host for our guests and the community
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family
• Regular social activities including monthly people & planet focused engagement activities
• Personal development programmes and opportunities to grow as we do
  
  

room 2 live, grow & experience. Be the happiest version of you at work. room2 designs creative, cool ho(me)tels for inquisitive explorers that enjoy feeling at home, away from home. However, it is ‘you’ that creates the community to bring the space and feeling to life. We are hiring for a Chef to work across 24 hours at room2 Southampton.

We’re a Team Of People-focussed Individuals, Creating An Environment Where Our Guests And Team Always Feel Comfortable And Able To Be Their Best. You’ll Also Receive

• 1 free night stay at any of our properties per year, with generous employee discount thereafter
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Loyalty rewards and referral bonuses
• Company sick pay scheme
• 2 paid volunteer days per year and annual fundraisers for charities aligned to our core pillars
• Additional annual leave with length of service
• Cycle to work scheme use of gym facilities in our hotels
• Access to activity workshops we host for our guests and the community
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family
• Regular social activities including monthly people & planet focused engagement activities
• Personal development programmes and opportunities to grow as we do
  
  

Skills

casual dining experience