Junior Sous Chef

Role Overview

Junior Sous Chef at Marriott, based at a Sheraton hotel property.

Role Purpose

Supervise and coordinate kitchen operations, oversee food preparation and presentation standards, and assist management with team leadership and development to ensure consistent quality and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Presentation

• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served.
• Prepare special meals or substitute items.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks.
• Provide cooks with needed items.

Kitchen Operations & Monitoring

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers.
• Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared.
• 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.

Service & Communication

• Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items.
• Address guests' service needs.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.

Team Leadership & Management

• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Support team to reach common goals.
• Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.

Safety, Compliance & Professionalism

• 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.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.

Physical Duties

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree preferred.
• Related Work Experience: 4 to 6 years of related work experience preferred.
• Supervisory Experience: At least 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Information

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. The company actively fosters an environment where the unique backgrounds of associates are valued and celebrated, with commitment to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.