Accor Group is hiring a Commis Chef - Mauro Colagreco

Come and join us in bringing the Raffles experience to London The Raffles name is synonymous with luxury, glamour and extraordinary adventure. Raffles London at The OWO on London’s Whitehall, unites the allure and heritage of Raffles with one of the world’s most historic addresses. This fine Grade II* Edwardian building has been transformed into a spectacular stage for dazzling celebrations; with fine dining, lively bars, the latest in wellness and beauty therapies, the most luxurious suites and rooms, versatile ballroom and event space. Within these much-storied walls, where legendary statesmen and women once shaped the modern world, guests are now invited to discover new and inspiring emotions and connections. At Raffles, you arrive as a guest, leave as a friend and return as family. Scope Of Position To assist senior chefs in the preparation and service of food ensuring that the highest standards are always maintained ensuring that Kitchen areas designated, equipment and utensils are always kept clean & tidy to the standards required by the Hotel. Responsibilities Operation - Follow the methods, preparation and recipe standards. - Be environmentally conscious and works towards a low waste operation. Contribute to the effective management of costs, zero waste factor. - Correct Storage and labelling of food stuffs, equipment, and dry goods. - Correct stock rotation of food and ordering levels via correct channels. - To work as required on a rota basis. - Additional responsibilities in absence of line manager or senior employee. - Performs other duties as required or assigned including working in a different department or restaurant, than usually assigned. Leadership - Ensuring composure under pressure and providing leadership and guidance to the Team when required. - Actively encouraging and promoting employees to be creative and innovative, whilst recognising them for their contributions to the success of the operation. Health and Safety - Ensure that all potential and real hazards are reported immediately and rectified. - Be fully conversant with all departmental Fire, Emergency and Bomb procedures. - Ensure the safety of the persons and the property of all within the premises, by strict adherence to existing laws, statues and applicable ordinances, and by anticipating possible and probable hazards and conditions and either correcting them or pre-planning a defence against them. - Stimulate and encourage a general awareness of Health and Safety in relation to all tasks and activities undertaken in the department. Essential - A proven track record and ability to provide high levels of service under pressure. - Exceptional communication and customer service skills, both written and spoken. - An understanding and willingness to contribute to a 24h operational schedule when required. Desirable - Previous experience within a luxury hotel environment working with LQA, Forbes 5* or equivalent standards. Disclaimer - The information and statements in this Job Description only indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by the employee. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills. Additional duties may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time, in particular during special project periods. You may also be required to work in another position and another department from time to time, dependent on the needs of the business and within reason. - Please note that this position will involve an element of pulling, Lifting, Pushing and/or Manual Handling. - This position requires the fulfilment of night shift duties based on the operational needs of the business. The ability and willingness to work during these hours is a necessary condition of employment.