Additional Information

Job Number 24195444

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location The Westin Brisbane, 111 Mary Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 4000VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=The%20Westin%20Brisbane%2C%20111%20Mary%20Street%2C%20Brisbane%2C%20Queensland%2C%20Australia%2C%204000)

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

COMPANY

Explore an exciting new career path with Marriott International at The Westin & Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane. Explore endless possibilities with the #1 leader in hospitality worldwide, Marriott International. Unmatched opportunities await you! The next step in your career could lead to the greatest adventure.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Sous Chef to join our dedicated team at The Westin and Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane.

Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global ​team and become the best version of you.

Role Overview:

The Sous Chef will be required to oversee the smooth running of specific sections of the kitchen without supervision. Supporting the senior chefs with the daily management and food preparation, ensuring maximum quality and profitability. This includes supervision, training, development and coordination of the kitchen brigade as well as effective communication and liaison with other departments.

The Sous Chef will conduct their duties in a courteous, safe and efficient manner, in accordance with the hotel’s policies and procedures, ensuring that a high level of service is maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

· Plan and develop menus for the hotel considering factors such as product availability, service cost, marketing conditions, number to be served, etc. Establishes and maintains appropriate food portions with respect to the hotel's pricing policy

· Costing of menus and effective management of food cost

· Prepare and post employee work schedules to reflect operating forecasts and to keep within budgeted figures., including managing annual and long service leave

· Ensuring that food stock levels within the kitchen and pantry areas are of sufficient quantity and quality in relevance to the hotel occupancy and function forecasts

· Inspect method of food preparation and cooking at all meal periods

· Assist in maintaining and controlling all venue expenses, ensuring they are within budget guidelines and business levels, eg. wage costs, overtime, supplies

· Ensure 100% compliance with all local Legislation

· Responsible for the day to day management of Associates working in the Department

About You:

• Demonstrated experience in a Sous Chef position or a similar role.

• Demonstrated experience in people management/working within a team.

• In-depth knowledge of best practices in the Accommodation and Food & Beverage industry.

• Excellent communication abilities.

• Skill in developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

• Outstanding attention to detail and strong organisational capabilities.

• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive mindset toward culinary challenges.

Benefits

• The best hotel training opportunities produced independently by the Westin Brisbane and internationally recognised training programs by Marriott International

• Discounts on hotel rooms including all properties within the Marriott International group, for you and your family & friends

• Discounts on food & beverage across all our hotels

• Recognition programs to keep you motivated

• Wellbeing & mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy

• Employee Assistance Program

• ‘Great places to work’ certified

Join us at The Westin and Four Points by Sheraton, and be part of our dedication to excellence in service and operational efficiency

Marriott International is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under local, state and federal laws.

At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​team, and become the best version of you.