Culinary Job Fair | Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts | Negril, Jamaica

 

CULINARY JOB FAIR 

At the Boardwalk Village - Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril, Westmoreland (NCB Plaza)

Date & Time: August 29, 2024 from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Vacancies:

• Pastry Chef
• Assistant Pastry Chef
• Sous Chef
• Chef de Partie
• Cook 1
• Cook 2
• Baker 
• Butcher

Requirements:

• Copy of ID
• TRN
• NIS
• Food Handler's Permit
• Copy of Qualifications/Certificates

 

Sous Chef (Hanover, Jamaica) - Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts

 

The Sous Chef assists with managing and overseeing operations in the kitchen as well as the kitchen staff of an outlet. He/She plans menus and liaises with suppliers and controls the budget. He/She ensures the quality of kitchen operations is maintained at all times.

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Executive Sous Chef
• Source authentic cuisine based products
• Menu design
• Preparation of meals
• Creation of signature dish or dishes
• Ensure restaurants operate efficiently and at a high standard
• Maintain Cost Control Procedures
• Assist with the purchasing of Food items
• Control Manning
• Schedule employees
• Ensure HACCP standards and other health and safety regulations are maintained
• Maintain high culinary standards
• Ensure standard operating procedures are maintained
• Recruit, train and motivate staff

COMPETENCIES

• Good supervisory skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work in a fast- pace, high energy and demanding work environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good knowledge of the hotel operations or ability to learn quickly
• Team player with an ability to motivate team members
• Dedicated, hard-working, self – motivated and solution oriented
• Excellent time management skills; ability to prioritize and coordinate details; ability to multi-task and use initiative.
• Ability to work flexible hours and multitask
• Practice safety standards at all times

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary science or relevant field.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Health & Life Insurance
• Pension Plan

Persons are encouraged to submit their applications by Friday, July 5, 2024 to: talent.jamaica@palladiumhotelgroup.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sous Chef (Montego Bay, Jamaica) - Round Hill Hotel and Villas

 One of the most beautiful and elegant boutique resorts in the Caribbean, where understated glamour, discreet impeccable service, attention to detail and warm Jamaican hospitality define the experience.

Applications are being invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following management position:

Sous Chef 

The ideal candidate will work alongside the Executive Chef to manage the daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring the ordering of stock. Will maintain meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes. Must have a  minimum of three (3) years' experience in a similar capacity within a luxury hotel environment. International experience would be an asset.

The following non-management positions are also available:

• Baker
• Reservations Agent

Interested candidates are invited to submit their Resume on or before Monday, April 29, 2024 to:

The Director of Human Resources and Training

Round Hill Hotel and Villas

P.O. Box 64, Montego Bay

Email: hr@roundhill.com

Sous Chef, etc (Southampton, Bermuda) - The Reefs Resort & Club

Responsible for all aspects of managing the Kitchen and Kitchen personnel, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/ storage of all food items in accordance with standards. Coordinates the purchase of all food and develops menus, maintaining approved food costs and labour costs.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate
• Some college, Certification of Culinary training or apprenticeship
• One (1) year experience in a similar position at a 4 diamond style Hotel or Restaurant, Work all stations in Kitchen
• Food handling certificate
• Fluency in English both verbal and non-verbal
• Compute basic arithmetic
• Provide legible communication
• Knowledge of food cost controls
• Previously worked with all products and food ingredients
• Operate, clean and maintain all equipment required in job functions
• Plan and develop menus and recipes
• Expand and condense recipes
• Schedule and conduct month-end inventories
• Prepare menu analysis and recipe costing.

Other job openings:

• Guest Services (Full-time Seasonal)
• Beauty Therapist
• Beach Attendants (Full-time Seasonal March to November - Part-time Seasonal April to November)
• Kitchen Porter (Full-time Seasonal April to November)
• Host (Full-time Seasonal May to November
• Club Manager

If you are vibrant, possess lots of energy, are willing to go the extra mile and have a love of tourism and Bermuda – please apply.

Send a copy of your resume and/or a completed application to gmadminasst@thereefs.bm, stop by to apply in person, collect an application from our Front Desk at 56 South Shore Road Southampton, or click Here to apply

Phone 1 (441) 238-0222 ext 228

Please include two employment and character references

The Reefs like other establishments in Bermuda has a ‘Drugs and

Alcohol Don’t Work Here Policy’ and is an equal opportunity employer.