Sous Chef
Salary not disclosedPosted 6 days ago
Closes in 25 days
About the company
Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay is part of Marriott International's global hotel network. The source text also contains brand copy for Marriott Hotels and for JW Marriott, both describing a focus on heartfelt, forward-thinking guest service and strong associate culture.
About the role
The Sous Chef supervises and coordinates the activities of cooks and kitchen workers, and helps decide how food is presented, including creating decorative food displays. The role monitors food quantities being prepared, checks portioning, arrangement, and garnish before service, and prepares special meals or substitute items as needed. It also covers keeping kitchen supplies and food stock monitored, maintaining food safety logs, and flagging any product that does not meet quality specifications to a manager. The Sous Chef assists management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and coaching kitchen employees. The role requires following company safety and security procedures, reporting hazards or incidents to a manager, and maintaining a clean, professional appearance. Physical demands include standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods, reaching overhead and below the knee, and moving or lifting items up to 25 pounds.
Key responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and kitchen workers.
- Determine food presentation and create decorative food displays.
- Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and garnish of food served.
- Monitor the quantity of food being prepared.
- Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items.
- Prepare special meals or substitute menu items.
- Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food, and maintain food safety logs.
- Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and coaching kitchen staff.
About the successful candidate
- Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree preferred.
- 4 to 6 years of related work experience preferred.
- At least 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
- No specific license or certification required.
- Able to speak clearly and professionally with guests and colleagues.
- Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with a team.
- Able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.