Junior Sous Chef (Italian Cuisine)

About the Role

Marriott Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Junior Sous Chef (Italian Cuisine) to join their team in Riyadh. This is an entry-level management position focused on achieving daily kitchen objectives. The role involves assisting in leading staff while personally contributing to all kitchen areas, including food production, purchasing, and kitchen sanitation. The Junior Sous Chef will help ensure guest and employee satisfaction while adhering to the operating budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain food handling and sanitation standards.
• Perform culinary duties and related kitchen area tasks during high-demand periods.
• Oversee the production and preparation of culinary items.
• Ensure employees maintain clean and sanitary work areas.
• Coordinate with Restaurant and Banquet departments for service and timing of events and meals.
• Comply with loss prevention policies and procedures.
• Lead shifts, prepare food items, and execute requests based on specifications.
• Prepare and cook various types of food for regular service or special guests/functions.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and food preparation workers.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met.
• Assist in determining food presentation and creating decorative food displays.

Team Leadership and Support

• Supervise daily shift operations.
• Ensure employees have proper supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
• Monitor staffing levels to meet guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives.
• Ensure completion of assigned duties.
• Participate in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
• Address employee questions and concerns.
• Communicate performance expectations in line with job descriptions.
• Conduct training when appropriate and monitor employee progress.

Operational and Customer Service Focus

• Participate in department meetings and communicate departmental goals.
• Support and assist with new menus, concepts, and promotions for restaurant outlets and banquets.
• Set a positive example for guest relations.
• Handle guest problems and complaints, seeking supervisor assistance when necessary.
• Empower employees to provide excellent customer service within established guidelines.

Additional Duties

• Report malfunctions in department equipment.
• Purchase appropriate supplies and manage food and supply inventories according to budget.
• Attend and participate in all pertinent meetings.

Requirements

Candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant experience. This is a full-time position. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment where unique backgrounds are valued and celebrated. The company is dedicated to non-discrimination on any protected basis.