Jr Sous Chef

1 month ago

Chennai, India Marriott Full time

Job Number 24060898

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location The Westin Chennai Velachery, 154 Velachery Main Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Entry level management position that focuses on successfully accomplishing the daily objectives in the kitchen. Assists in leading staff while personally assisting in all areas of the kitchen, including food production; purchasing and kitchen sanitation. Position contributes to ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met

• Maintains food handling and sanitation standards.

• Performs all duties of Culinary and related kitchen area employees in high demand times.

• Oversees production and preparation of culinary items.

• Ensures employees keep their work areas clean and sanitary.

• Works with Restaurant and Banquet departments to coordinate service and timing of events and meals.

• Complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.

• Strives to improve service performance.

• Communicates areas in need of attention to staff and follows up to ensure follow through.

• Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.

• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.

• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

Supporting Culinary Team Activities

• Supervises daily shift operations.

• Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.

• Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

• Ensures completion of assigned duties.

• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, giving feedback as needed.

• Handles employee questions and concerns.

• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.

• Participates in an on-going employee recognition program.

• Conducts training when appropriate.

• Monitors employee's progress towards meeting performance expectations.

Maintaining Culinary Goals

• Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.

• Supports and assists with new menus, concepts and promotions for the Restaurant outlets and Banquets.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

• Handles guest problems and complaints seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Reports malfunctions in department equipment.

• Purchases appropriate supplies and manages food and supply inventories according to budget.

• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​team, and become the best version of you.

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