Kitchen Artist - Pastry

W Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

W Hotels Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee cooks and kitchen staff, ensure proper presentation and quality of dishes, and monitor portions and stock in a luxury, guest-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of related experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role and a technical/vocational education. The position offers a dynamic team, training opportunities, and career growth within Marriott’s W Hotels brand.

Qualifications

• Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• 4 to 6 years of related work experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers to ensure quality.
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Monitor portion sizes and stock of kitchen supplies.
• Inform service staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and coaching employees.
• Follow safety and security policies and report maintenance issues.
• Ensure professional appearance and confidentiality of information.
• Address guests’ service needs and communicate clearly.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Job description

Job Number 26103087

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates, 131808VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Non-Management

Position Summary

Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served. Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Prepare special meals or substitute items. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks. Provide cooks with needed items. Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food. Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products. Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. 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. 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: 4 to 6 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, 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.