Junior Sous Chef

Explore our very big world

We are looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join our wonderful team at London Marriott Hotel Kensington.

You deserve a career that fulfills your purpose. You deserve to dream without limits. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, join a team where everyone has a voice. Be inspired by what's possible and discover your own future. Begin your purpose, belong to a global community, and become the best version of you. At Marriott...Be you.

The impact you'll make

Breakfast, lunch or dinner, the best meals aren't just made by our brilliant chefs. They're made even more memorable by the great service our guests enjoy. As one of our experts, you'll make sure you know every dish on the menu, so you can make recommendations and answer any questions customers may have. You'll make sure their food and drinks are served quickly, efficiently and with a smile - and if there are any issues, you'll deal with them right away. Thanks to you, our guests will feel well-fed, happy and wanting to come back for more.

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

• Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
• Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.
• Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.

Leading Kitchen Operations

• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
• 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.
• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
• Maintains the productivity level of employees.
• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
• 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.
• Develops 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 employee time and attendance.
• Trains employees in safety procedures.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
• Brings issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as necessary.

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.

Perks you deserve

• Travel smarter with discounted stays at over 9,600+ Marriott hotels worldwide along with family and friends.
• Access 24/7 confidential wellbeing support through the Health Assured and Wisdom App.
• Save while dining with 20% off food and beverage in Marriott outlets and 50% off in our five Marriott hotels.
• Start your day right with a £5 breakfast when staying in most of our European hotels.
• Make life easier with our Uniform laundry service.
• Relax and recharge with 28 days of holiday including public holidays, with extra days the longer you stay with us. (Pro rata)
• Know someone amazing? Refer them and earn up to £500 when they join.
• Plan confidently for the future with our supportive company pension scheme.
• Be celebrated regularly through awards, recognition events and milestone celebrations.
• Treat yourself with exclusive high street discounts on shopping, tech, cinema, eye tests and more.
• Enjoy a vibrant calendar of monthly associate events filled with fun and connection.
• Enjoy complimentary meals on duty.
• Boost your skills with industry‑leading learning and development, including digital training, classroom sessions.
• Take your career further with apprenticeship programmes designed to help you grow and shine in your role.
• Stay active and save money with the Cycle to Work scheme.

LONDON MARRIOTT KENSINGTON

At the 4-star London Marriott Hotel Kensington, ideally located near London's best-known landmarks, we stand out from the crowd. We relentlessly pursue our craft. We support one another, strive for excellence and advance our expertise. We are versatile. Situated within a soaring, seven-story atrium, we are empowered to stay in control and soar above it all.