IHG® Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a promise to provide True Hospitality for everyone. As one of the world's largest upscale brands, we have properties located in major urban centres, gateway cities and resort destinations all around the globe.
Be part of Fiji's globally anticipated new resort. At Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resorts, we support colleagues in delivering an unscripted approach to service that encourages warm, engaging interactions between the hotel team and guests. In our hotels you'll find a team who are people-first, professional and inclusive.
If you are confident, positive, inventive and love to connect and collaborate you'll feel at home and excel at Crowne Plaza.
What is the job?
Every plate has the potential to create a memory that lasts a lifetime for our guests. We’re looking for Demi Chefs with a passion for presentation, dedication to flavour and commitment to setting high standards from workspace to table and beyond. Under the direction of the Pan Asian Head Chef, you are responsible to take care of the daily food preparation and duties assigned to meet the set standard and qualities.
A little taste of your day-to-day:
You’ll have the ability to provide innovative, authentic and enriching culinary experiences to our guests. Every day is different, but you’ll mostly:
- Make every single meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the tastebuds.
- Prepare ingredients for cooking by cutting, chopping, slicing, dicing, or mixing ingredients as directed by the Head Chef.
- Support the Chef de Partie and Head Chef in the daily operations of the Pan Asian Kitchen.
- Stocking and organizing pantries with ingredients and equipment needed for cooking.
- Participating in the selection of ingredients based on flavor profiles and seasonal factors.
- Performing basic kitchen tasks such as preparing food, cleaning dishes and utensils, and stocking pantries with ingredients.
- Making sure that food is prepared safely by following proper food preparation techniques.
- Communicating with other members of the kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation activities.
- Following safety procedures and using appropriate safety equipment while working in the kitchen.
- Incorporate restaurant production, if any in daily product schedule.
- Strictly adhere to "First In First Out" system (stock rotation).
- Strictly follow food production and presentation manuals displayed in the kitchen.
- Incorporate cleaning of kitchen equipment by supervising the kitchen stewards.
- Ensure the kitchen is hygienically clean at all times and safe food handling and preparation practices are followed.
- Ensure smooth implementation and ongoing compliance with the Food Safety Program & HACCAP.
- To assist the Head Chef with promotions and quality assurance to follow through with customer satisfaction.
- Taking ownership for your workstation – keeping on top of supplies, equipment and waste.
- Being cleaner than clean to meet or exceed local cleanliness and hygiene laws.
- Helping with washing up and other kitchen duties where needed.
- Supporting the wider food and beverage operations.
What we need from you:
- Trade Certificate in Cookery or Culinary Arts, with specialty Pan Asian cuisine as an added advantage.
- Good Communication and writing skills.
- The strength to lift, push and pull big objects up to 23 kg which can also involve bending and kneeling.
- A good grasp of reading, writing and basic mathematics.
- The flexibility to work night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Compliance with local laws on food handling.
- Great communication – you’ll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to.
- At least 2 years of experience in a similar role in a world-class brand or similar resort setting.
How do I deliver this?
There’s so much more to the job than we can capture here. It’s simply about creating great experiences, doing the right thing and understanding people.
What we offer
In return we'll give you a competitive salary package including, free transfers within the Nadi area to the resort and back, food and beverage discount, discounted room rates worldwide and the opportunity to progress your career with IHG®.
Most importantly, we'll give you the room to belong.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.
How to apply (PLEASE USE CORRECT EMAIL)
So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.
E-mail a letter of application and résumé in the first instance to [email protected] by 1600hrs, Monday 02nd September, 2024.
