CHINESE SOUS CHEF AND BANQUET SALES EXECUTIVE INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS VACANCIES

What is your passion? 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 team at the InterContinental Lagos. (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/new-hotels/lagos).   InterContinental Lagos is located in Victoria Island, at 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 23 storey hotel offers uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline.   InterContinental Lagos comprises of 352 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 Co*ktail bar, a perfect setting for casual meetings over coffee or drinks. In addition, for the health conscious traveler there is a health club bar serving fresh juices. InterContinental Lagos 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 includes a fully-equipped gym, outdoor pool, and retail space.

CHINESE SOUS CHEF

We are currently recruiting a Chinese Sous Chef currently working in Nigeria.   As a Chinese Sous Chef you will assist the Chinese Master Chef to supervise the functioning of all employees in the Chinese Kitchen, food preparation and presentation, food costing in accordance to the Hotel's Food and Beverage standard and standardized menu guidelines. You will assist to prepare, cook and serve Chinese Regional Dishes including appetizers, soups, curries, sauces and dressings.Key responsibilities of the role include: Assist in the management of the day to day operation of the Food Production, direction of the Kitchen helpers including Commis, Cooks, Kitchen Attendants and Stewards in the Chinese Kitchen to ensure the highest quality at all times. In addition you will work with team to improve guest and employee satisfaction and assist in maintaining the operating budget, ensuring that sanitation and food standards are achieved, participate in the planning and costing of menus, 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 accordingly, maintain a hygienic kitchen.In return we'll give you a 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. At IHG we are committed to developing our team and managing our talent and would encourage internal as well as external candidates to apply for any of our vacancies.   So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Culinary art degree or its equivalent with extensive experience in a similar capacity.
Hands on Expertise in Chinese Cusine
Good understanding of the Hotel Industry standards, policies and procedures
Extensive international experience in branded hotels
Experience in high-end city operation with multi unit F&B and large Conference & Event
Creative and open minded.
Good business mind and commercial flair
Good understanding of the local business and operation environments and markets
Service minded and ability to involve and support operations
Business savvy and good people skills

BANQUET SALES EXECUTIVE

We are currently recruiting our Banquet Sales Executive.   Key responsibilities of the role include:   As the Banquet Sales Executive, you will promote and produce sales leads; Identify potential clients and maximize on Events and Meetings; Contribute to the targets outlined in the Marketing Plan  of the hotel, whilst maintaining guest satisfaction. Assist with negotiating banqueting & catering event orders within approved booking guidelines, and produce all sales contracts and rate agreements.In return we'll give you a 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.So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
University degree preferably in marketing or tourism/hospitality management
Minimum of 3 years Banquet and Events Sales Marketing experience in the international 5* luxury hotel or convention facilities for more than 500 guest.
Be organised and able to follow up on leads
Good understanding of the Nigerian/African business and operation environments and markets
Excellent communication skills across all mediums - presentation, telephone, correspondence, face to face etc. in English and preferably a 2nd languag
Service minded and ability to involve and support operations
Business savvy and good people skills
Experience in emerging markets / similar hard locations
Visionary & strategic thinker and ability to convert this to action

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CHINESE SOUS CHEF

BANQUET SALES EXECUTIVE

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