Sous Chef- Italian Cuisine

JW Marriott; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious 5-star hotel in Dubai is seeking a skilled culinary professional to manage kitchen operations, ensure food quality, and provide exceptional service. Candidates should have strong culinary skills, leadership experience, and a passion for customer service. This role offers an amazing career opportunity with comprehensive benefits, including competitive salary and world-class training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical and life insurance

Discounted accommodation

Discounts for friends and family

World-class training and development

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related area.
• 2 years experience with a 2-year degree in Culinary Arts or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepare and cook a variety of foods for special guests and functions.
• Lead and coordinate activities of kitchen staff in food preparation.
• Ensure exceptional customer service for guest satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

START YOUR JOURNEY WITH US

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai welcomes you to the heart of the city's lively downtown district with modern luxury and award-winning service. Soaring above Sheikh Zayed Road, our bustling and dynamic 5‑star hotel is one of the tallest in the world, consisting of two towers with 1,608 rooms and boasts awe‑inspiring views of the water and Dubai cityscape. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or a workout in the fitness centre before easing tired muscles with a massage at Saray Spa. Sample the flavours of the world at our 10 restaurants and lounges, which offer Japanese, Italian, Indian and Thai cuisine. For those planning an event in downtown Dubai, UAE our hotel offers 80,000 square feet of adaptable space, including a striking ballroom and outdoor venues. Explore Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera which are all minutes away.

LOVE WHAT YOU DO EVEN MORE

At JW Marriott®, treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we treat our associates. Because we believe it takes people who genuinely love what they do to create a truly extraordinary experience.

What We Are Looking For

Here at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, we are looking for talented individuals, to join our amazing family and in return we are able to offer you the following:

• An amazing career opportunity to not just work with us but open opportunities worldwide with our extensive portfolio of hotels.
• Learning opportunities with some of the best professionals the region has to offer.
• We aim to promote our associates within as soon as the opportunity arises, so we hope to see you progress your career in line with our training and promotion schedule.
• A competitive salary with excellent benefits which include accommodation, meals on duty, transportation, and:
• World-class training and development, including leadership development.
• Recognition programmes.
• Discounted accommodation in over 8,000 hotels all over the world. Yes, 8,000!
• Discounted food & drink in all our restaurants and bars.
• Discounts for your friends and family.
• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally).
• Medical and life insurance.
• Amazing support to ensure you have all the tools you require to complete your day-to-day tasks.

OUR EXPECTATIONS FROM THE ROLE

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

OR

2‑year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Core Work Activities

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met

Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.

Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.

Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.

Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.

Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

Performs all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary.

Recognises superior quality products, presentations and flavor.

Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.

Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

Leading Kitchen Operations

Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.

Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.

Utilises interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.

Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviours.

Maintains the productivity level of employees.

Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.

Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.

Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.

Recognises successful performance and produces desired results.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

Manages day‑to‑day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

Sets a positive example for guest relations.

Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

Handles guest problems and complaints.

Maintaining Culinary Goals

Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

Develops specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise and accomplish your work.

Utilises the Labour Management System to effectively schedule to business demands and for tracking of employee time and attendance.

Trains employees in safety procedures.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback and individual coaching when needed.

Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.

Brings issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as necessary.

Be Where You Can Do Your Best Work

Be where you can do your best work. Begin your purpose. Belong to an amazing global team. Become the best version of you.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement

Marriott International is an equal‑opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people‑first culture. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

About JW Marriott

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J. Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co‑workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well‑being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™.