Commis Chef - InterContinental Hotel

IHG is a global hotel company whose goal is to create Great Hotels Guests Love.

We have more guest rooms than any other hotel company in the world – that's nearly 676,000 rooms in over 4,600 hotels in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world.

We operate nine hotel brands – InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, EVEN™ Hotels and HUALUXE™ Hotels and Resorts.

What is yourpassion? 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 & committed opening team at the InterContinental Lagos .

InterContinental Lagos will open in 2013 and will be 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 travelers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos's port and the city below, the 19 storey hotel will offer uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline.

InterContinental Lagos will comprise of 358 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club InterContinental floor. Guests will 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 will be the perfect setting for casual meetings over coffee or drinks. In addition, for the health conscious traveler there will be a health club bar serving fresh juices. InterContinental Lagos will also offer 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 will include a fully-equipped gym, outdoor pool, and retail space.

So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.

We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Job Title: Commis Chef.

Location: IMEA_Africa-Nigeria-Lagos-Lagos

Job Number: LAG000069

Responsibilities

• As a Commis Chef, you work under the direction of the Sous Chef to prepare food, carry out inventory functions, to ensure hotel quality standards and revenue goals are met and food and supply costs are controlled in accordance with InterContinental Hotels and resorts policies and procedures.
• You maintain very high standard hygiene practices and follow brand standard food specifications with a high level of performance, presentation, service delivery and ensure minimum food wastage in the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts
• Three years experience in kitchen operation.
• Good understanding of the Hotel Industry standards, policies and procedures
• Pre opening experience a strong plus
• Strong communication skills in English (verbal, listening, writing)
• Eager to learn & progress, responsible with the willingness to take ownership
• Creative, open and service minded
• Business savvy and good people skills

Application Closing Date
1st September,  2013

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
click here to apply