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Marriott Hotels Resorts; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Sharjah, UAE, seeks a culinary team member to prepare special meals and ensure quality service. The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience, a technical or vocational education, and strong skills in meal preparation and customer service. You will help maintain high standards of food quality, assist with staff training, and ensure adherence to safety protocols. Join an inspiring team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• No specific licenses or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and ensure food quality and presentation.
• Assist management with training and supervising staff.
• Communicate effectively with team members and guests.
• Follow safety policies and report any issues.

Skills

Meal preparation

Food safety regulations

Customer service

Communication

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Ensure the quality of the food items. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods.

Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Anticipate and address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.

Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

License or Certification: None

RESPONSIBILITIES

— Prepare special meals or substitute items. — Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. — Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. — Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. — Maintain food logs. — Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. — Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. — Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. — Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. — Ensure the quality of the food items. — Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. — Prepare cold foods.

— Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model. — Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. — Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. — Anticipate and address guests’ service needs. — Speak with others using clear and professional language. — Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. — Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. — Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. — Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. — Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. — Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

ABOUT THE TEAM

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26005618
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
• Posting Date 01/20/2026, 07:23 AM
• Apply Before 02/10/2026, 07:22 AM
• Job Schedule Full time