Kitchen Coordinator

22322335; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited strategic development and ca

Generous accommodation and food and-be

Discounts across Marriott properties

Job summary

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa is seeking a part-time Kitchen Coordinator to serve as the administrative backbone of the kitchen, managing supplies, ordering, logs, and compliance while ensuring smooth communication with front-of-house teams.

The role requires detail-oriented organization, experience in a busy kitchen, and the ability to support a high-performing team behind the scenes. Join a luxury hospitality environment and contribute to exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: 2 to 4 years of related work experience.
• License or Certification: None

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of cooks and chefs.
• 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.

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.

Job description

Additional Information
Job Number26123450
Job CategoryAdministrative
Location158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise Queen 4217, AustraliaVIEW ON MAP
SchedulePart Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Non-Management

Kitchen Coordinator

About the Company

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes JW Marriott alongside 29 other Marriott brands.Marriott International is the world’s leading global hospitality company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.

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. It’s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment.

About the role

Be the driving force behind a seamless, standout kitchen at JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa.

Are you a detail-driven organiser who thrives on keeping a busy kitchen running like clockwork? We're looking for a Kitchen Coordinator to be the administrative backbone of our kitchen — managing supplies and ordering, maintaining logs and compliance records, and keeping communication flowing smoothly between the kitchen and front-of-house teams. This is a role for someone who takes pride in structure, follow-through, and supporting a high-performing team behind the scenes. If you're ready to be the glue that holds it all together, we'd love to hear from you.

Coordinate activities of cooks and chefs. 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 training and scheduling. 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.

Critical responsibilities:

• Enter and retrieve information contained in computer databases using a keyboard, mouse, or trackball to update records, files, reservations, and answer inquiries from guests.

• Keep minutes of meetings

• Assist in food costing, recipes and menus

• Assists with Marriott Culinary Academy

• Assist with general Culinary administrative duties

The Benefits

• Enjoy the benefits of:

• Unlimited strategic development and career opportunities

• Generous accommodation and food and beverage discounts including all properties within the Marriott International group

• Recognition programs to keep you motivated

• The best hotel training opportunities provided

• Wellbeing and mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.

Related Work Experience: 2 to 4 years of related work 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.

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.