Accelerate Orientation Chef Trainee Protea Hotel by Marriott Midrand

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hotel chain in Midrand is offering an opportunity to join their youth development program, where participants gain experience in various hotel departments. Ideal candidates are South African citizens aged 18 to 22 with a Matric certificate. The program provides professional training and personal coaching for aspiring hospitality professionals and aims to foster career development within the company.

Benefits

Professional work environment

Opportunity to learn from industry leaders

Personal coaching and training

Wellbeing programs and activities

Qualifications

• Must be a South African citizen by birth.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 22.
• Must have passed all 7 Matric subjects, preferably with 50% and higher.

Responsibilities

• Work in all departments of the hotel to gain practical insight.
• Follow company policies and procedures and maintain professional appearance.
• Welcome guests and address their service needs.

Education

Matric (Grade 12) certificate or equivalent

Job description

OVERVIEW

Accelerate is a youth development program in either hospitality management or professional cookery that spans over a period of 3 years. It is aimed at South African nationals; and is designed to successfully drive increased levels of engagement and interest into this ever-growing sector. The objective of Accelerate is to ensure that each individual receives development both practical and formal academic to serve as a foundation for their career in hospitality.

A requirement to apply for the Accelerate Program is a year of practical working experience in a hotel. If the individual completes the year of working experience with a hotel that forms part of Marriott the individual is referred to as an Orientation Trainee. The purpose of the Orientation year is for the candidate to obtain realism of career choice and suitability for the industry; before applying and committing to the 3-year long program. Completing the Orientation year is not a guarantee that the candidate will be accepted onto the 3-year long program and candidates will be required to apply for 1st year intake towards the end of their Orientation year.

Heres to exploring kickstarting your dream career and joining us on your journey!

JOB SUMMARY

During the Orientation year Hospitality Management Trainees work in all the different departments of the hotel and Professional Cookery Trainees work in all the different sections that form part of or contribute to a hotel to gain practical insight into hotel operations and to decide whether to apply for the 3-year long program.

Orientation Trainees are required to follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearances are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests service needs; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats; move lift carry push pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 5kg without assistance; stand sit or walk for an extended period of time. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be a South African citizen by birth
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 22; and not turn older than 22 the being applied for
• Matric (Grade 12) certificate or equivalent accredited NQF or NCV Level 4 qualification
• Must have passed all 7 Matric (Grade 12) subjects; preferably each subject must be achieved at 50% and higher
• Candidates that do not meet the required Matric results will be reviewed on a case by case basis
• Only applicants that do not have any post Matric / NQF 4 / NCV 4 qualifications will be considered

DOCUMENTATION TO BE UPLOADED AS PART OF THE APPLICATION

• Matric Certificate and / or Statement or Results (if currently in Matric please submit your September report card)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter outlining the reasons for wanting to apply

What else do we offer you

• A professional environment to work in and the opportunity to learn from others in the hospitality industry;
• Being part of the biggest hotel company in the world and career possibilities within Marriott International;
• Personal coaching and training to support with your career development;
• A Take Care program; we focus on your wellbeing in general and organize several healthy and fun activities throughout the year