Sous Chef
1 day ago
About the company
Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort is located on Denarau and is part of Marriott International's global hotel portfolio. The resort offers golf, beach, and full-service hospitality facilities to guests, supported by a range of food and beverage operations.
About the role
The Sous Chef is accountable for the overall success of daily kitchen operations at the resort. This role combines hands-on culinary expertise with team leadership, personally performing tasks while managing all food-related functions. The Sous Chef supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high-quality product is produced, and guides and develops kitchen staff. The role works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget and ensuring compliance with food handling, sanitation, and safety standards.
Key responsibilities
- Manage kitchen shift operations and ensure compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards, and procedures.
- Estimate daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicate production requirements to kitchen personnel daily.
- Prepare and cook foods of all types for regular service, special guests, and functions; develop new culinary applications and create decorative food displays.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation; lead shifts while personally executing food items based on required specifications.
- Maintain purchasing, receiving, and food storage standards; ensure compliance with food handling, sanitation, and temperature control standards.
- Operate and maintain all department equipment, report malfunctions, and check quality of raw and cooked food products.
- Lead, mentor, and develop kitchen staff; establish open, collaborative relationships; communicate performance expectations and recognize success.
- Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels; handle guest problems and complaints with professionalism.
About the successful candidate
- Degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major.
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related field.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others.
- Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and ability to lead by example.
- Sound financial and business decision-making capability with focus on budget management.
- Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high culinary standards.
You'll apply on Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort's website.