Latest Job for Chef de Partie at InterContinental Hotel

InterContinental Hotel Lagos is located on Victoria Island, in the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for affluent business and diplomatic travellers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos’s port and the city below, the 19 storey hotel offers uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline. InterContinental Lagos comprises of 352 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club InterContinental floor. Guests have access to an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, room service and the pool bar for lighter meal choices and snacks. The lobby lounge and cocktail bar is the perfect setting for casual meetings over coffee or drinks. In addition, for the health conscious traveller there is a health club bar serving fresh juices. InterContinental Lagos also offers exclusive business and conference facilities including a state of the art ballroom with a foyer area, and several additional flexible meeting and breakout. Other amenities include a fully-equipped gym, outdoor pool, and retail space.

What is your passion? Whether you’re into tennis, swimming or karaoke, at IHG we’re interested in YOU!
We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies – people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we’re looking for more people like this to join our progressive and committed at the InterContinental Lagos.
We are currently recruiting our Chef de Partie.
Job Title: Chef de Partie
Job Location: Lagos
Job Number: LAG000103
Responsibilities

• As a Chef de Partie, you work under the direction of the Sous Chef to prepare food in accordance with InterContinental Hotels and resorts policies and procedures. You will assist in the smooth running of the kitchen operations and maintain very high standard hygiene practices. You will follow brand standard food specifications with a high level of performance, presentation, service delivery and ensure minimum food wastage in the kitchen.You will prepare, cook and serve Continental and/or Nigerian Dishes including appetizers, soups, sauces and dressings.
• Supervise the work of Demi de partie chefs and Commis chefs.
• Participates in menu planning in consultation with the Executive Chef/ Sous chef
• Preparation, presentation, decoration and menu dishes appropriate to the hotel menu, location and guest mix
• Ensure that outstanding culinary technical skills are maintained
• Assist with organizing special events and special food promotions
• Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen.

Requirements

• Hands on Expetise in Continental and/or Nigerian Cuisine
• Good understanding of the Hotel Industry standards, policies and procedures
• Experience in high-end city operation with multi unit FandB and large Conference and Event
• Strong communication skills in English (verbal, listening, writing)
• Eager to learn and progress, responsible with the willingness to take ownership
• Creative and open minded
• Good understanding of the Nigerian/African business and operation environments and markets
• Service minded and ability to involve and support operations
• Business savvy and good people skills

Remuneration

• In return we’ll give you a generous financial and benefits package including duty meals, hotel discounts worldwide and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we’ll give you the room to be yourself

Closing Date: 5th March, 2014


Mode of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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