Sous Chef - Marriott Hotels - (22128201) (Santa Clara, CA)

Sous Chef - Marriott Hotels - (22128201)

Live Fully at Marriott International 1 Leader in HospitalityAt Marriott International you have the opportunity to grow in your career work with teammates that feel like family and help make our world a better place.The Santa Clara Marriott located at 2700 Mission College Blvd Santa Clara CA 95054 is currently hiring a Sous Chef.Responsibilities include Travel Award of 750 Marriott Gift Card 3 Paid Days Off. To be eligible you must not be currently employed by Marriott International Inc. or any of its subsidiaries and complete six (6) months in the new position. Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and associate satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience 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. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met Assists in developing designing or creating new applications ideas relationships systems or products including artistic contributions. Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays. Supports supervision of kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies standards and procedures. Informs purchasing receiving and food storage standards. Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards. Performs all duties of kitchen managers and associates as necessary. Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily. Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations. Recognizes superior quality products presentations and flavor. Ensures compliance with all local state and federal (e.g. OSHA ASI and Health Department) regulations. Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products. Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions. Prepares and cooks foods of all types either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions. Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. Supporting Management of Kitchen Operations 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. Demonstrate appropriate behaviors. Ensures associates understand expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and or daily kitchen work. Establishes and maintains open collaborative relationships with associates and ensures associates 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. Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications. Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention. Sets a positive example for guest relations. Empowers associates to provide excellent customer service. Strives to improve service performance. Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Handles guest problems and complaints. Maintaining Culinary Goals Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals budget goals team goals etc. Assists in development of 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 associate time and attendance. Trains associates in safety procedures. Additional Responsibilities 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 (e.g. Daily Stand Up BEO Pre-Cons Staff Forecast Department and Intradepartment). Apply now at s jobs.marriott.com marriott jobs 22128201 lang en-us Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine DiversityInc and Great Places to Work Institute among others.Chat engage and follow us on social media. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn InstagramVisit www.marriott.com careers to learn more about our workplace culture and career opportunities.Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law. Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.Marriott Hotels Marriott International s flagship brand with more than 500 global locations is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices sophisticated style and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel. JW Marriott is part of Marriott International s luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you re happy our guests will be happy. It s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other where you ll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training development recognition and most importantly a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That s The JW Treatment .