Senior Sous Chef

Marriott Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Dubai is seeking a Supervisor to oversee kitchen staff and coordinate food preparation. Responsibilities include ensuring food quality, managing special meal requests, and maintaining kitchen safety standards. Candidates should have a technical trade or vocational school degree and 4-6 years of experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role. The position demands strong leadership and customer service skills, with an emphasis on teamwork and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of related work experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to lift objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers.
• Prepare special meals and manage kitchen supplies.
• Ensure the quality of food items and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Supervision

Food presentation

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

Technical Trade or Vocational School Degree

Job description

Description

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, 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.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer and believes in hiring a diverse workforce. They are committed to nondiscrimination on any protected basis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Required Experience:

• Senior IC