Job Description

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"Why work for Accor?
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Our mission at Mercure Bedford Centre is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell.

A job, a career or a calling - whatever brings you here, we have something for you!

As part of our team you can have:

• Free night stays in our UK hotels and 50% discount in any Accor Restaurant (T&C Applies)
• Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels
• Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy
• Support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
• Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 hotels in over 100 countries
• Participate actively in initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
• And many more benefits and perks : Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your personality

• Management and leadership of the hotel kitchen team.
• Management of the restaurant, room service, bar and conference food service operations on a day to day basis.
• Produce creative and innovative menu designs
• Respond to any changes in food styles and service trends as dictated by the market (hotel / customers)
• Ensure the highest possible standard of hygiene is practiced and maintained by the entire F&B Service team to meet Health & Safety regulations and HACCP food preparation guidelines.
• Liaise with the Restaurant and Bar Manager / Supervisors and the Conference Sales Manager / Conference Coordinator keeping the lines of communication open between the departments, extend this to other departments in the hotel.
• Complete costings on all menu items prior to introduction of new dishes.
• Maintain food costs at budgeted levels by careful preparation, service and storage of food product.
• Coordinate daily food requirements with purchasing with consideration for delivery times, shelf life and storage capabilities.

• Fresh food, head chef 2+ years experience.

• Free night stays in our UK hotels and 50% discount in any Accor Restaurant (T&C Applies)
• Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels
• Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy
• Support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
• Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 hotels in over 100 countries
• Participate actively in initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
• And many more benefits and perks : Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your personality

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