InterContinental Hotel Group Recruits Chef de Partie

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.

InterContinental Lagos will be located on Victoria Island, the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for 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 comprises 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. 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 area.

We are currently recruiting our Chef de Partie.

Job Title: Chef de Partie

Job Number: LAG000068
Location: IMEA_Africa-Nigeria-Lagos-Lagos

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 operationsand 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 Dishes.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Supervise the work of Demi de partie chefs and Commis chefs.
• Participates in menu planning in consultation with the 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.

Remuneration
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.

Qualifications:

• Hands on experience in Fine Dining Cusine.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position.
• Good understanding of the Hotel Industry standards, policies and procedures
• Experience in high-end city operation with multi unit F&B and large Conference & Event
• 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 online