Sushi Cook

The Tampa Marriott Water Street, located at 505 Water St, Tampa, Florida, is a premier hotel establishment known for its commitment to providing exceptional hospitality experiences. As part of Marriott International, one of the world’s leading lodging companies, Tampa Marriott Water Street offers a blend of luxury, comfort, and innovative services designed to meet the diverse needs of its guests. Marriott International prides itself on fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and encourages personal and professional growth amongst its associates. The hotel is part of JW Marriott, the luxury portfolio of Marriott International, which boasts more than 100 properties worldwide in prime city and resort destinations. JW Marriott is dedicated to providing a workplace that promotes employee happiness and well-being, knowing that satisfied employees translate into satisfied guests. JW Marriott employees are known for their confidence, innovation, genuineness, and dedication to carrying forward the company’s legacy of hospitality excellence.

The role offered is a full-time, non-management culinary position located directly at the Tampa Marriott Water Street hotel. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about culinary arts and eager to grow their skills through both hands-on experience and an online training partnership with the Rouxbe culinary school. This collaboration allows Marriott culinary associates at all experience levels to access hundreds of well-designed, visually engaging online lessons aimed at enhancing their culinary knowledge and practical abilities. The responsibilities of this culinary associate role encompass a range of tasks, including preparing special meals or substitutions, regulating cooking equipment temperatures, thawing food properly, ensuring correct portioning and food presentation, maintaining accurate food records, and monitoring food quality and quantity. Communication with kitchen and food and beverage staff is crucial, especially during busy periods, and the culinary associate plays an important role in informing management about surplus food for daily specials and reporting any rejected products or available menu specials to the appropriate personnel.

In addition to food preparation and safety, this position involves adherence to company policies and procedures, including safety protocols, maintaining a professional appearance, protecting company assets, and supporting a positive workplace culture. The role may include assisting management with employee-related tasks such as hiring, training, scheduling, evaluations, counseling, disciplinary actions, motivation, and ongoing coaching, all while serving as a role model. The position requires physical stamina for extended periods of standing, sitting, or walking, and the ability to perform various physical movements including stretching, bending, twisting, and lifting items up to 25 pounds. The Tampa Marriott Water Street culinary associate position offers a unique chance to be part of a global team renowned for hospitality excellence, where personal growth and career development are strongly encouraged and supported. Marriott International emphasizes equal opportunity employment, diversity, and an inclusive culture where every associate feels welcomed and valued. This culinary role is an excellent path for culinary professionals or aspiring chefs seeking to advance their careers within a luxury hotel environment committed to quality, innovation, and exemplary guest experiences.