Job description
Role Overview
Sous Chef at Buddha Bar, a Pan-Asian cuisine restaurant within Marriott's The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts.
Company Overview
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts operates over 120 properties in more than 35 countries. With more than 100 years of heritage beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA brand, the collection comprises Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties and continues to evolve to exceed the desires of luxury travelers. Each property is a unique expression of its locale, offering authentic experiences and genuine, personalized, and anticipatory hospitality.
Role Purpose
Supervise and coordinate kitchen operations and culinary staff to deliver high-quality Pan-Asian cuisine with proper presentation, portion control, and food safety standards while supporting management in team development and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation and 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.
Kitchen Operations and Inventory
- Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared.
- Provide cooks with needed items.
- Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food.
- Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications.
- Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Staff Communication and 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.
People 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 and 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.
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.
Additional Information
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.