Senior Sous Chef

Marriott International is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering an inclusive work environment. As a multinational hospitality company, Marriott operates a wide portfolio of brands, including the luxury JW Marriott brand, known for its distinctive properties located in gateway cities and premier resort destinations worldwide. Marriott prides itself on its diverse and talented team of professionals who are passionate about hospitality and dedicated to upholding the company's legacy of outstanding service. The organization actively promotes equal opportunity employment and values the unique backgrounds, talents, and perspectives of its associates, fostering an environment of mutual respect and collaboration.

This particular opening is for a Kitchen Manager role within the JW Marriott luxury segment. The Kitchen Manager is accountable for the overall success of daily kitchen operations, playing a critical leadership role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality culinary experiences that exceed guest expectations. This position requires a hands-on approach; the manager actively performs culinary tasks while leading and managing the kitchen staff. The role entails supervising all kitchen areas, ensuring consistent quality products, maintaining sanitation and food safety standards, and managing food-related functions within operating budget constraints. Additionally, the Kitchen Manager is responsible for guiding and developing kitchen staff, promoting an environment that encourages teamwork, trust, and cooperation among employees.

The Kitchen Manager leads the culinary team by exemplifying integrity, sound financial decision-making, and effective communication skills. They actively manage payroll, staffing, and employee performance while fostering employee satisfaction through feedback mechanisms and recognition of contributions. This role demands the ability to perform the duties of various kitchen personnel during absences, ensuring smooth operations at all times. The Kitchen Manager also collaborates with the Executive Chef on kitchen operations, oversees food purchasing and storage, and ensures all culinary standards and policies are adhered to. Commitment to exceptional customer service is a cornerstone of this role, as the Kitchen Manager continually strives to improve guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

The position requires a combination of education and experience, including a high school diploma or equivalent with several years of culinary or food service experience or a related degree with professional experience in the hospitality or culinary field. The role values leadership skills, problem-solving capabilities, and a dedication to continuous improvement, all of which are essential to manage the dynamic environment of a luxury hospitality kitchen. Marriott International offers a supportive work culture with a focus on training, development, and well-being, making this an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals to advance their careers within a prestigious global brand and deliver the renowned JW Treatment to guests across the globe.