Senior Chef De Partie

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Job Description

With its fragrant walled gardens, stately Jacobean country house & 200 acres of Hertfordshire parkland, the historic Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club makes a lasting impression. Marriott International the world's largest hotel company with more than 500 global locations and 600,000 associates worldwide is redefining the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. Combining old school, classic elegance and impressive grandeur with a contemporary, holistic approach, Hanbury Manor Marriott delivers premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted experiences for the discerning.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program compliance.
• Monitor stock, portions and quality of food prepared.
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Taking initiative and helping to have a great service from both kitchen and service side.
• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counselling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees.
• 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.

Experience

• Diploma or degree from accredited university in culinary arts or NVQ or related major
• Minimum 3 years' experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong Communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
• Innovative and creative in food production
• Pro-active and reliable
• Positive attitude
• Good preparation and co-ordination skills
• Able to work alone and within a team
• Basic computer skills
• Able to run the pass
• Sharing knowledge and ideas in menu development
• Good level of English essential in reading and writing

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Competitive Salary + 28 days holiday including bank holidays increasing after each year of service to a maximum of 35 days
• 50% discount on Food & Beverage
• 30% discount on Golf & Spa retail products
• Length of service rewards and invitations to afternoon teas
• Monthly/yearly recognition schemes
• Extensive training both internally and externally
• Worldwide career opportunities within Marriott hotels
• Heavily discounted associate room rates for you & friends and family
• Free meals on duty and free uniform
• Free car parking
• Free use of Gym, Pool & Sauna
• Play Golf for free and preferential rates for family & friends
• Pension scheme

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.

About the Team

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, 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.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment™. In joining JW Marriott, 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.