Sous Chef-Junior

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Regis Riyadh is seeking an entry-level management professional to support daily kitchen operations, assist in leading staff during peak times, and ensure consistent food production.

You will help with purchasing, sanitation, budgeting, and maintaining guest satisfaction while upholding Marriott standards.

This role provides exposure to luxury hotel kitchens, mentorship from senior chefs, and opportunities to contribute to menus and high-profile events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major with 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains food handling and sanitation standards.
• Performs all duties of Culinary and related kitchen area employees in high demand times.
• Oversees production and preparation of culinary items.
• Ensures employees keep their work areas clean and sanitary.
• Works with Restaurant and Banquet departments to coordinate service and timing of events and meals.
• Complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.
• Strives to improve service performance.
• Communicates areas in need of attention to staff and follows up to ensure follow through.
• Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

Education

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

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.

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number 26112186

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location 2941 Makkah Al Mukarramah Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia, 12912VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

Job Summary

Entry level management position that focuses on successfully accomplishing the daily objectives in the kitchen. Assists in leading staff while personally assisting in all areas of the kitchen, including food production; purchasing and kitchen sanitation. Position contributes to ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education And Experience

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

• Maintains food handling and sanitation standards.
• Performs all duties of Culinary and related kitchen area employees in high demand times.
• Oversees production and preparation of culinary items.
• Ensures employees keep their work areas clean and sanitary.
• Works with Restaurant and Banquet departments to coordinate service and timing of events and meals.
• Complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.
• Strives to improve service performance.
• Communicates areas in need of attention to staff and follows up to ensure follow through.
• Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

Supporting Culinary Team Activities

• Supervises daily shift operations.
• Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.
• Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Ensures completion of assigned duties.
• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, giving feedback as needed.
• Handles employee questions and concerns.
• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
• Participates in an on-going employee recognition program.
• Conducts training when appropriate.
• Monitors employee's progress towards meeting performance expectations.

Maintaining Culinary Goals

• Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.
• Supports and assists with new menus, concepts and promotions for the Restaurant outlets and Banquets.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Handles guest problems and complaints seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Reports malfunctions in department equipment.
• Purchases appropriate supplies and manages food and supply inventories according to budget.
• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

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.

Combinando um glamour atemporal com um espírito de vanguarda, o St. Regis Hotels & Resorts se compromete com proporcionar experiências únicas em mais de 50 hotéis de luxo e resorts nos melhores endereços do mundo. A partir da abertura do hotel St. Regis em Nova York por John Jacob Astor IV, no início do século 20, a marca se manteve comprometida com um alto nível de atendimento para os hóspedes, antecipando suas necessidades, com atendimento prestado por uma equipe de anfitriões gentis que combinam sofisticação clássica e sensibilidade moderna, além do nosso característico serviço de mordomo. Convidamos você a explorar carreiras no St. Regis. Ao entrar para o St. Regis, você se junta a um portfólio de marcas da Marriott International. Esteja onde pode realizar seu melhor trabalho, agir conforme seu propósito, fazer parte de uma incrível equipe global e se tornar a melhor versão de quem você é.