Demi Chef

About the Role

Marriott International is seeking a Demi Chef to join the team in Riyadh. This full-time position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience and involves preparing and cooking food items according to established standards, ensuring quality and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items as required.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Manage food thawing processes from freezer storage to refrigeration.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of food.
• Maintain accurate food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Communicate assistance needs during busy periods and inform the Chef of excess food items for daily specials.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff about menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
• Prepare cold food items.

Team Leadership and Support

• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees.
• Serve as a role model for team members.
• Support the team to achieve common goals and respond appropriately to employee concerns.

Operational Standards and Safety

• Follow all company, safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to management.
• Complete all required safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.

Physical Requirements and Guest Service

• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
• Communicate with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

About the Team

At Le Méridien, part of the Marriott International portfolio of brands, the team is inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating cultures through a European spirit of savoring life. The focus is on providing authentic, chic, and memorable service and experiences that encourage guests to appreciate their destination. The team seeks curious and creative individuals who value connecting with like-minded guests and are dedicated to creating memorable experiences.