Apprentice Deputy Kitchen Manager - Holiday Inn Colchester , Kew Green Hotels

Kew Green Hotels / Holiday Inn Colchester is presenting an opportunity for a candidate to enrol as an Apprentice Deputy Kitchen Manager as part of their job application. In this role, our Deputy Kitchen Manager are responsible for delivering an efficient, effective and profitable kitchen service that complies with all Health & Food Safety requirements. You will lead, develop and motivate your team of Line Chefs, to create a positive work culture and ensure all brand and company objectives are met.

Tasks could include but are not limited to:

• To ensure that the preparation and presentation of the food is of a high standard, and complies with food safety regulations. To supervise, train and motivate the team to achieve company standards, and also to comply with Food and Health & Safety regulations.
• To achieve budgeted food gross profit.
• To ensure all food is served to the required company standard.
• To aid the Head Chef in planning and implementing all new menus.
• To ensure that all commodities are on site, at appropriate stock levels to service the hotel guest.
• To ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the kitchen operation.
• To strive and anticipate customer needs wherever possible, and to react to these to enhance customer satisfaction.
• To ensure that all the team are correctly dressed, that they understand the importance of high personal hygiene standards.
• To carry out departmental welcome to the set company standard.
• To complete 6/ 13 week job chats with all new employees, and to evaluate and action outcomes.
• To assist in the completion of 6/ 12 month reviews and agree objectives and set personal development plans.
• Devise, agree and action training plans for the department, with Kitchen Manager
• To help prepare and check the departmental rotas to ensure that staffing levels are in accordance with the agreed budget. To adjust staffing levels, to meet business requirements.
• When undertaking purchasing for the department that it is within the company guidelines
• To participate in the monthly stocktake, to action any discrepancies immediately.

Benefits

Our rewards package includes:

• Annual Conference Event and Awards
• Robust career development opportunities and support for personal growth
• Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events
• Complementary Employee, Family and Friends discounts in hotels across the Kew Green Hotels portfolio and at partner hotels worldwide!
• 50% off food and beverage while you stay in our hotels
• 24/7, 365 days Employee Assistance Line for mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice
• FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms)

Apprenticeship Highlights:

• You will gain a nationally recognised Level 3 Senior Production Chef.
• You will receive onsite training with an award-winning training provider who will support and guide you throughout your Apprenticeship journey.
• Gain essential life skills.
• Gain confidence.

To become an apprentice, you must:

• be 16 or over
• not already be in full-time education

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

As an apprentice you’ll:

• Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
• Learn and train for a specific job
• Get paid and receive holiday leave
• Get hands-on experience in a real job
• Study for at least 20% of your working hours
• Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.