Sous Chef

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for the overall success of daily kitchen operations by executing cooking tasks, leading staff, and managing food and beverage functions to ensure guest and employee satisfaction. Key Highlights: 1. Overall success in daily kitchen operations 2. Leadership of kitchen operations and staff training 3. Ensuring exceptional guest service and culinary standards **Additional Information** **Job Number**26084892 **Job Category**Food and Beverage \& Culinary **Location**Building No. 153 Street No. 347, Lusail, Qatar, Qatar **Schedule**Full Time **Located Remotely?**N **Position Type** Management **Job Summary** Responsible for the overall success of daily kitchen operations. Demonstrates culinary skills by personally performing tasks while leading staff and managing all food and beverage-related functions. Strives to continuously improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining operational budgets. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure consistent high-quality product delivery. Responsible for guiding and developing staff, including direct reports. Must ensure compliance with sanitation and food safety standards. **Candidate Profile** **Education and Experience Requirements** * High school diploma or equivalent (GED); 4 years of experience in kitchen, food and beverage, or related professional fields. Or * Two-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related field from an accredited university; 2 years of experience in kitchen, food and beverage, or related professional fields. **Core Job Activities** **Ensure Culinary Standards and Responsibilities Are Met** * Manage kitchen shift operations and ensure adherence to all food and beverage policies, standards, and procedures. * Estimate daily food preparation requirements weekly and communicate them to kitchen staff daily. * Assist the Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and food preparation. * Regularly prepare and cook, or prepare and cook for special guests or occasions, various types of food. * Develop, design, or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. * Assist in determining how dishes should be presented and perform decorative culinary displays. * Maintain food purchasing, receiving, and storage standards. * Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards. * Fulfill all responsibilities of kitchen management personnel and staff as required. * Recognize quality products, presentations, and flavors. * Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. * Follow proper handling methods and temperatures for all foods. * Operate and maintain all departmental equipment and report malfunctions. * Inspect raw and cooked food quality to ensure standards are met. **Lead Kitchen Operations** * Supervise and coordinate activities of prep cooks and kitchen staff. * Lead shifts while personally preparing food and fulfilling requests according to specified requirements. * Use interpersonal and communication skills to guide, influence, and motivate others; advocate sound financial/business decisions; demonstrate honesty/integrity; lead by example. * Encourage and foster mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. * Set a positive example by demonstrating appropriate behavior. * Maintain staff productivity levels. * Ensure staff understand expectations and contributing factors. * Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with staff and ensure staff do the same within the team. * Ensure hotel policies are applied fairly and consistently. * Communicate performance expectations based on each position’s job description. * Recognize successful performance and achievement of desired outcomes. **Ensure Exceptional Guest Service** * Deliver service that exceeds expectations to achieve guest satisfaction and retention. * Manage daily operations to ensure quality and standards are met and guest expectations are fulfilled daily. * Set a positive example for guest relations. * Empower staff to deliver exceptional guest service. * Interact with guests and obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. * Handle guest issues and complaints. **Maintain Culinary Goals** * Achieve and exceed goals, including performance goals, budget goals, and team goals. * Establish specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and complete work. * Utilize labor management systems to effectively schedule business needs and track employee time and attendance. * Train staff on safety procedures. **Manage and Conduct Human Resources Activities** * Identify development needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise assist them in enhancing knowledge or skills. * Improve service quality through communication and assisting individuals in understanding guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and personal coaching when required. * Participate in the employee performance evaluation process and provide feedback as needed. * Bring issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources when necessary. **Other Responsibilities** * Provide information to supervisors, colleagues, and subordinates via telephone, written format, email, or in person. * Analyze information and evaluate results to select the best solution and solve problems. * Attend and participate in all relevant meetings. *Marriott International is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all individuals and providing employment opportunities to everyone. We actively foster an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all employees. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of cultures, talents, and experiences across our workforce. We pledge zero discrimination on any legally protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law.* Le Méridien draws inspiration from the golden age of travel, presenting each culture through Europe’s classic pursuit of enjoying life to the fullest. Our guests are curious, creatively minded cosmopolitans who appreciate culture. They seek meaningful connections and enjoy slowing down to savor local experiences. Le Méridien offers memorable signature services and experiences designed to inspire guests to embrace life to the fullest. We welcome curious, creative, and hospitality-minded individuals to join our team. If you enjoy connecting with like-minded guests and aspire to craft unexpected experiences for them, we invite you to build your future career with Le Méridien. Joining Le Méridien means becoming part of Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of brands. Embark on your journey **here**, realize your personal value, **pursue** your life goals, **join** an outstanding international team, and **express** your authentic self.