Commis Chef - Mauro Colagreco in City of Westminster

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 work towards a low waste operation. Contribute to the effective management of costs, zero waste factor. Correct storage and labelling of foodstuffs, 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, statutes 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Previous experience within a luxury hotel environment working with LQA, Forbes 5* or equivalent standards.

Additional Information

Why join our Raffles team? Not only will you be joining one of the world’s best hotels, you will also receive great benefits including:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus a day extra for every year of your service up to 5 years (35 Days).
• Staff meals while on duty.
• Free dry cleaning for uniform.
• Employer pension contribution of 3%.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Life Assurance 1x salary.
• Employee assistance program, including virtual GP and financial advice.
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.
• Colleague gifting to celebrate special occasions.
• Paid days off to move house or give back time to a charity of your choice.
• Internal learning and development programmes tailored to you.
• Fun-filled events, whether that’s a pub quiz, team run or festive party.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates of up to 30% at Accor worldwide and Raffles London F&B outlets.
• Worldwide development opportunities across Accor’s extensive brand portfolio.