Night Chef

Besides being a historical 5-star gem, a cherished national treasure, and beloved local landmark, The Phoenicia has been attracting stars, socialites and the crowned heads of Europe for over 77 years.  All our guests and employees alike are our very own ‘stars’, our pride and joy. 

Our commitment to work is the fruit of a unique collaboration and a truly professional philosophy. We are all about giving a beautiful part of ourselves in each aspect of our thriving hotel operations. We promise you that it will be a seriously enriching growth experience. A career you will always be proud of. Discover more today.

You are a dedicated individual eager to assist the Executive Chef with the preparation and service of food in all establishments within our hotel, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times.

The ultimate goal of all our staff is to ensure that our guests enjoy their visit to The Phoenicia so much that by the time they leave, they are already planning to come back.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures all menu items are properly prepared following recipes, methods of preparation and presentation to maintain consistency 

• Handle room service orders efficiently and with attention to quality and presentation

• Prepare and serve hot and cold meals from the late-night menu for in-house guests

• Prepare mise-en-place for breakfast and/or restaurant teams according to handover

• Assist in the breakfast buffet and/or the à la carte station set-up, are ready for the morning team

• Appropriate orderings, M.E.P., stock rotation and portion controls 

• Ensuring that kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy

• Assist in the training and development of Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs who might be assigned

• Conversant with Health and Food Safety Policies and Food Safety Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)

• Controls food wastage without compromising on food quality. Adjust the mise en place to ensure that the correct portion control is prepared and set up for service in the kitchen, therefore, at no time will the kitchen run short of menu items

• Ensures that all purchased and prepared foods are labelled, dated, and food stocks rotated, kept in legal, hygienic conditions

Requirements:

• Previous experience and training in an international 5-star hotel or restaurants is considered an asset

• Be motivated, a team player and of a positive attitude with a passion for good food and quality products

• Organised personal characteristics

• Ready to work night shifts

• Have excellent communication skills and attention to detail in order to deliver outstanding quality and service.