Sous Chef - Mina's Kitchen

Westin Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westin Hotels & Resorts in Dubai Marina is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee cooks, coordinate tasks, and ensure presentation, portions and garnishes meet standards.

You will manage training, scheduling, safety, and stock, maintain logs for food safety, and uphold dress code and confidentiality. A Technical/Trade/Vocational degree and 4–6 years supervisory experience preferred.

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers.
• Monitor food presentation, portions, garnishes, and displays.
• Inform service staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating employees.
• Maintain kitchen logs and ensure food safety standards.
• Ensure uniform and professional appearance; protect company assets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Clear communication

Food safety awareness

Education

Technical/Trade/Vocational degree

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number 26119155

Job Category Food & Beverage & Culinary

Location Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates,VIEW 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.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, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.