Sous Chef - Room Service

Additional Information Job Number 26119735 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates, 121000VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full Time Located Remotely? N Position Type Management START YOUR JOURNEY WITH US JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai welcomes you to the heart of the city's lively downtown district with modern luxury and award-winning service. Soaring above Sheikh Zayed Road, our bustling and dynamic 5-star hotel is one of the tallest in the world, consisting of two towers with 1608 rooms and boasts awe-inspiring views of the water and Dubai cityscape. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or a workout in the fitness center before easing tired muscles with a massage at Saray Spa. Sample the flavors of the world at our 10 restaurants and lounges, which offer Japanese, Italian, Indian and Thai cuisine. For those planning an event in downtown Dubai, UAE our hotel offers 80,000 square feet of adaptable space, including a striking ballroom and outdoor venues. Explore, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera which are all minutes away. Love What You Do Even More At JW Marriott®, treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we treat our associates. Because we believe it takes people who genuinely love what they do to create a truly extraordinary experience. Here at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, we are looking for talented individuals, to join our amazing family and in return we are able to offer you the following: • An amazing career opportunity to not just work with us but open opportunities worldwide with our extensive portfolio of hotels. • Learning opportunities with some of the best professionals the region has to offer. • We aim to promote our associates within as soon as the opportunity arises, so we hope to see you progress your career in line with our training and promotion schedule. • A competitive salary with excellent benefits which include accommodation, meals on duty, Transportation, and: • World class training and development, including leadership development. • Recognition programs. • Discounted accommodation in over 8,000 hotels all over the world. Yes, 8,000! • Discounted food & drink in all our restaurants and bars. • Discounts for your friends and family. • Unlimited career opportunities (Internationally and locally) • Medical and Life insurance • Amazing support to ensure you have all the tools you require to complete your day-to-day tasks. OUR EXPECTATIONS FROM THE ROLE: Job Summary Accountable for overall success of the daily restaurant kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all restaurant kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved CANDIDATE PROFILE Education And Experience • High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area. OR • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Ensuring Culinary Standards And Responsibilities Are Met • Manages restaurant kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures. • Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to restaurant kitchen personnel daily. • Assists Executive Chef with all restaurant kitchen operations and preparation. • Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions. • Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. • Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays. • Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards. • Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards. • Performs all duties of restaurant kitchen managers and employees as necessary. • Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor. • Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. • Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products. • Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions. • Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. Leading Restaurant Operations • Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation. • Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications. • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example. • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. • Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors. • Maintains the productivity level of employees. • Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters. • Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team. • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently. • Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position. • Recognizes success performance and produces desired results. Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service • Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention. • Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis. • Sets a positive example for guest relations. • Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. • Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. • Handles guest problems and complaints. Maintaining Culinary Goals • Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc. • Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. • Schedules employees to meet business demands and tracks employee time and attendance. • Trains employees in safety procedures. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you. Marriott International is an

Education And Experience: High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area. OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Oversee daily restaurant kitchen operations and manage all food-related functions. Supervise kitchen areas to ensure high-quality products and sanitation. Develop staff, provide guidance, and ensure adherence to food handling and sanitation standards. Assist Executive Chef with kitchen operations and preparation. Prepare and cook foods, create new applications and presentations, and determine food presentation. Maintain purchasing, receiving, and storage standards; ensure compliance with policies, standards, and regulations. Lead and supervise cooks and kitchen staff; manage shifts and lead by example. Deliver exceptional customer service, handle guest feedback, and manage day-to-day operations to meet guest expectations. Plan production, schedule staff, train on safety procedures, and work toward goals related to performance, budget, and team development.