Commis Chef at The George in Rye

Job description
The George in Rye is a 34-room hotel with a restaurant, locals' bar and function rooms which has just undergone a complete renovation. Located in the heart of this popular destination, The George in Rye has been redeveloped into a lifestyle hotel while maintaining the heritage and personality of the building. The property is privately-owned and we are seeking a candidate to join our friendly and professional team who will take pride in exceeding our customers' expectations. It is our objective to create one of the leading properties on the South Coast.

The kitchen will service a number of different areas of the business: guest breakfasts, bar and conference lunches, the restaurant, room service and banqueting/weddings. The property comprises a bar (50 seats), restaurant (30 seats), outside terrace (35 seats) and ballroom (100 seats). Our High Street location provides a good opportunity to capture walk-in business; we also anticipate demand from hotel guests and developing a strong banqueting and wedding business.

Location - Rye, East Sussex. Located a few miles from the sea on the South Coast (Camber Sands), between Ashford (Kent) and Hastings. Rye is one of the most beautiful towns in England and benefits from a busy season. Accommodation could be made available if required.

Salary - Depending on experience

Job requirements

The Commis Chef should be able to perform key tasks such as:
• ability to communicate effectively and work well with the front of house team
• you will assist with the responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen operation
• ensuring that the restaurant food preparation & presentation standards are met & maintained at all times & wherever possible improvements made
• help achieve the agreed food gross profit margin & labour cost inline with the hotel budget
• supervising staff and preparation of all dishes
• ensure staff are trained in the correct kitchen service methods & food standards to meet the employer requirements
• ability to input strategically into the business, eg developing and delivering F&B promotions, functions, working to develop room packages
• ability to communicate effectively and work well with the front of house team

Experience:
• you should have 3 years previous experience at NVQ level 3 or equivalent is essential
• experience of working and assisting in the running of a high quality kitchen
• strong knowledge and interest for food and drink
• a food hygiene certificate is desirable

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV to admin@thegeorgeinrye.com