Executive Sous Chef

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JOB SUMMARY

Executive Sous Chef

As the Executive Sous Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, driving culinary innovation, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, safety, and team performance. You will play a key leadership role, supporting the Executive Chef in executing the strategic culinary vision and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead all kitchen outlets, ensuring operational excellence across all culinary areas.
• Support the Executive Chef in strategic planning, execution, and implementation of culinary initiatives.
• Supervise and coordinate daily kitchen activities to ensure consistency, timely production, and cost efficiency.
• Handle guest feedback and resolve complaints professionally to maintain high levels of guest satisfaction.
• Maintain rigorous food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards in compliance with HACCP/GFS protocols.
• Coach, mentor, and develop chefs and kitchen staff, fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Ensure stewarding operations and back-of-house cleanliness meet the required standards.
• Conduct regular service checks across all F&B outlets to ensure adherence to quality and service standards.
• Drive the implementation of minimum operating standards across all kitchens in close coordination with outlet managers.
• Assist in the preparation and control of daily and weekly market lists and procurement.
• Create and innovate new dishes and recipes, staying ahead of culinary trends and guest preferences.
• Continuously seek improvements in kitchen operations and processes.
• Perform regular spot checks on fridges and food storage to ensure product quality and compliance.

Requirements
• Minimum 5 years in senior culinary leadership roles, including 2+ years as an Executive Sous Chef, preferably in a luxury resort or hotel environment.
• Strong culinary expertise across a variety of cuisines, with a passion for creativity and innovation.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, train, and manage high-performing culinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, inventory management, and kitchen budgeting.
• Deep understanding of food safety standards and operational compliance (HACCP/GFS).
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Proficiency in kitchen management software, including ordering, inventory, and scheduling systems.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 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. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment™. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.