Sous Chef - Arabic Cuisine

Role Overview

Sous Chef - Arabic Cuisine at Marriott International, The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts.

Company Overview

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts operates over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offering authentic luxury experiences rooted in more than 100 years of heritage beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA brand. Each property is a unique expression of its locale, serving as a portal to the destination's cultural charms and treasures.

Role Purpose

Supervise and coordinate kitchen activities to ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and safety. Lead kitchen staff in the preparation and service of Arabic cuisine while maintaining Marriott's commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Quality Control

• Prepare special meals and substitute items according to guest requests and menu specifications.
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish for all items to be served.
• Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared.
• Ensure the quality of food items and notify management if a product does not meet specifications.

Kitchen Operations & Stock Management

• Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food.
• Provide cooks with needed items.
• Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items.

Team Leadership & Staff Management

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers.
• 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.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks.

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.
• Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products.

Professionalism & Communication

• Address guests' service needs.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Protect company assets.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.

General Duties

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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.
• Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity regardless of disability, veteran status, or other protected basis under applicable law.