Senior Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A prominent hospitality company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a dedicated kitchen supervisor to manage cooking staff, ensure food presentation quality, and oversee daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 6 years of related experience and at least 2 years of supervisory experience. This role involves maintaining high food safety standards while delivering exceptional guest service. A Technical Trade or Vocational School Degree is required for this position, which fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of related work experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers.
• Ensure proper portion arrangement and food garnish to be served.
• Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food.
• Address guest service needs.

Skills

Supervision

Team coordination

Food safety knowledge

Guest 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees.
• Follow all company 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 guest 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 up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Qualifications

• 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

Required Experience:

• Senior IC

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 greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.