Cucina

The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence; Firenze; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts in Florence seeks a Kitchen Support Expert to assist across kitchen, dining, and employee areas. You’ll help with basic prep, maintain cleanliness, and transport dishware to server stations, ensuring smooth service for guests.

Working closely with the culinary team, you’ll follow safety policies, maintain professional appearance, and handle lightweight tasks up to 25 pounds. No prior experience required; training provided.

Qualifications

• No high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• No related work experience.
• No supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist across kitchen, food and beverage, and employee dining areas to support cleaning and basic kitchen prep.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and tools (e.g., dishwashing machines) and transport dishware as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining and kitchen areas.
• Follow safety policies, report maintenance needs, accidents and unsafe conditions.
• Stand, walk, or move for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds as required.

Skills

Food prep

Dishwashing

Equipment operation

Team support

Education

No high school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Kitchen Support Experts play an important role in support of several hotel functions. These associates may work across departments (e.g., kitchen, food and beverage, employee dining room) to support cleaning and basic kitchen preparation needs. Whether preparing fresh clean linen and spotless dining ware for guests to enjoy, operating and maintaining cleaning equipment and tools (e.g., dishwashing machines, hand wash stations), or transporting dishware across the hotel, these associates do whatever it takes to get the job done.

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. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals. 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 QUALIFICATIONS

Education: No high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Related Work Experience: No related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: No 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.

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, with over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offers the promise of authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. Our more than 100 years of experience, beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA brand – a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties – serves as a solid foundation as we continuously evolve to exceed the desires of the luxury traveler.

From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, each luxury hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its locale – a portal to the destination’s cultural charms and treasures.
If you are someone with an appreciation for evocative storytelling, a keen interest and passion for this destination's heritage, and a desire to deliver genuine, personalized, and anticipatory hospitality, then we invite you on our journey. In joining The Luxury Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, beginyour purpose, belongto an amazing globalteam, andbecomethe best version of you.