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Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $56,000.00 - $75,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
bonus eligible
Career Development

Job Description

Marriott International is a globally recognized hospitality company known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering outstanding guest experiences. Among its many esteemed brands, The Westin Phoenix Downtown stands out as a premier destination offering luxurious accommodations and exceptional food and beverage services in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. The Westin brand is synonymous with wellness and rejuvenation, providing guests with a refreshing and revitalizing stay. This full-time management position within The Westin Phoenix Downtown culinary team offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant and dynamic environment where focus is placed on both guest satisfaction and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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

Job Qualifications

  • 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

Job Duties

  • manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all food and beverage policies, standards and procedures
  • estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily
  • assists executive chef with all kitchen operations and preparation
  • prepares and cooks foods of all types
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc
  • develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work
  • utilizes the labor management system to effectively schedule to business demands and for tracking of employee time and attendance
  • trains employees in safety procedures
  • identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills
  • improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed
  • participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed
  • brings issues to the attention of the department manager and human resources as necessary
  • provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
  • analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
  • attends and participates in all pertinent meetings

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Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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