Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
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House Chef – Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere
Company Description
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is one of the North West’s most distinguished luxury destinations. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside and surrounded by a championship golf course, the resort combines Fairmont’s world-renowned elegance with the warm, inviting character of its local heritage. Renowned for exceptional service and attention to detail, it offers guests an indulgent escape featuring:
- World-class spa experiences
- Exceptional dining
- Outstanding leisure facilities
Whether visitors come for relaxation, celebration, or business, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is dedicated to creating unforgettable moments and delivering the very best in 5-star luxury hospitality.
Location & Basis
On-site in Knutsford, Cheshire, North-West England (not remote)
Your Purpose
You will work alongside a brigade of talented chefs to prepare exceptional quality dishes for colleagues at Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere. Your responsibilities include:
- Preparing ingredients
- Managing mise en place
- Executing dishes during service to uphold the resort’s distinctive culinary standards
- Supporting the kitchen team wherever assistance is needed
- Ensuring smooth service and strong teamwork throughout each shift
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Key Responsibilities
- Follow recipes precisely and prepare mise en place to ensure consistency and high quality of cuisine for colleagues
- Enhance our offering through fresh ideas and recipes
- Comply with and uphold food hygiene, health, and safety policies for guest and team safety
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment through daily tasks such as:
- Stock taking
- Cleaning records
- Actively participate in:
- Kitchen briefings
- Hotel meetings (as requested by leadership)
- Report any identified problems to your leader and seek continuous improvement
Note: Due to our commitments for guest and team flexibility, you may be required to multi-skill and tackle varied tasks as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 1-2 years’ experience in the hospitality industry
- Outstanding communication skills (written & verbal)
- A confident and dynamic speaker, capable of interacting effectively across all staff levels
- Proven organizational skills, including:
- Ability to work independently and efficiently
- Reliability in meeting deadlines with high-quality results
- Skills applicable to the role, as outlined in Accountable Duties
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What’s In It For You?
You’ll enjoy exclusive benefits, including:
- 20% discount on food and beverage in on-site restaurants
- Trade discount access at:
- Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere spa & golf
- Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends & family rates available)
- Colleague restaurant
- A unique culture as part of The Mere Team
- Training and development opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits, including:
- Pension
- 28 days holiday (including public holidays)
- Service awards (1-5 days leave based on length of service)
- Discounts for Fairmont Cheshire colleagues + friends & family, plus worldwide Accor Hotel discounts
- Most importantly—working alongside extraordinary people committed to excellence in luxury hospitality.
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