Junior Sous Chef

Role Overview

Junior Sous Chef at Marriott, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts.

Company Overview

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. The brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as signature Butler Service. St. Regis is part of the Marriott International portfolio of brands.

Role Purpose

Supervise and coordinate kitchen operations, including food preparation, presentation, and quality control, while supporting management in team leadership and development.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations & Food Preparation

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and kitchen workers.
• Prepare special meals or substitute items as needed.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks.
• Provide cooks with needed items and supplies.
• Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served.

Food Quality & Safety

• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Ensure the quality of food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications.
• Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products.
• Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food.

Communication & Service

• 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.

Compliance & Safety

• 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 Demands

• 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.
• Related Work Experience: 4 to 6 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: At least 2 years of supervisory experience.