Sous Chef - BABA Kitchen

Westin; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westin seeks a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee cooks, ensure high-quality plating, and maintain strict food safety and portion standards. You will coordinate with service staff, prepare special meals, and support management with hiring, training and scheduling.

The role requires leadership and a commitment to brand standards in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. Applicants should have 4–6 years in a related role, a technical or vocational degree, and proven supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years related work experience in a kitchen or food service.
• Proven supervisory experience managing kitchen staff.
• Strong eye for food presentation and quality.
• Ability to train and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers.
• Determine food presentation and create decorative displays.
• Monitor portioning, plating, and garnishes for service.
• Inform service staff of specials and stock items; assist with special meals.
• Assist management with hiring, scheduling, training, and coaching.
• Maintain kitchen logs and ensure food safety compliance.
• Enforce safety policies and professional appearance; protect assets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food presentation

Staff coaching

4-6 years experience

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Job 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, 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. Our 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.

At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, beginyour purpose,belongto an amazing globalteam, andbecomethe best version of you.