Junior Sous Chef

Job description

We are hiring for a Junior Sous Chef

Based at The Sheraton Grand London Park Lane Hotel - a Grand Experience Crafted in Mayfair.

Rewards for work…. Benefits for your lifestyle

·  Part of Marriott International, the largest hospitality brand in the world - this means national and internal promotion opportunities for the right candidates. The sky is your limit here
·  World class training and development programmes tailored to enhancing your skills and help you grow within the Marriott family.
·  Work alongside some amazing talent - award winning, experienced hospitality professionals
·  Discounted room nights & food and beverage - because your well-being means so much
·  Complimentary laundry, free meals on duty
·  Access to fabulous and flexible benefits to help you in and out of work
·  Eligible for Food & Beverage Service Charge

 

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.

When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. We’ve been a place to gather and connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We invite, we welcome, and we connect guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service. If you’re a team player who is excited to deliver a meaningful guest experience, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Sheraton. Join us on our mission to be ‘The World’s Gathering Place’. In joining Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​  begin  your purpose,  belong  to an amazing global​ team, and  become  the best version of you.