Job Description
Job Number 23162685
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location The Westin Cape Town, Convention Square,
Cape Town, South Africa, South Africa
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management
Function
Are you ready to grow your dream career!! Join our
amazing team and help deliver unforgettable cuisines and create memorable
experiences. We are recruiting for a fun, energetic, innovative and
enthusiastic experience Chef with a positive attitude. Reporting to the
Executive Sous Chef, the successful candidate is responsible to assist in the
management of the Kitchen operation, uphold and maintain the exceptional
service standards and quality within a pressurized environment whilst you
embrace the ethos of The Westin Cape Town Culture in accordance with Marriott
International Policies and Procedures.
What We offer
Market related salary
Learning and development opportunities through
online platforms, on the job trainings and classroom-based courses
Discounts on hotel rooms, food and beverage and spa
in Marriott International portfolio
Wellbeing activities and sustainability initiatives
through the Take Care and 360° programs
On Property Café
Medical Aid Company
Provident Fund Company Benefits
Associate Uniform and Laundry service thereof
Employee Well-being Programme
Staff Transport
Required Experience & Qualifications
Be in possession of a recognized Culinary Diploma or
at least 3 years’ experience within a similar operation and level of
responsibilities.
At least 3 -5 years’ experience in a similar
position
Experience in executing high quality cooking
techniques.
Professional and positive disposition
Good understanding of food trends locally &
internationally
Good leadership and mentorship skills
Good staff management skills
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
and HACCP
Exposure to Health & safety and Hygiene audits
and practices
Experience in disciplinary procedures and practices
Quality and customer service driven.
Ability to work within a pressurized environment.
Good food knowledge and confident cooking skills
Proactive, self-motivated Individual with good
professional work ethic
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to engage and interact with guest.
Ability to deal with conflict situations.
Sound administrative skills
Competency in MS office (word, excel, email)
Ability to work effectively under time constraints
and deadlines.
Required to work rostered shifts and irregular hours
as per operational requirements.
Flexible working hours as well as available to work
weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts when rostered as per
operational requirements.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all required health and
safety, COVID and food hygiene practises and protocols
Supervising all kitchen stations
Ensure execution and quality standards are met and
maintained
Motivating and working closely with other Chefs of
all levels
Assisting with determining food inventory needs,
stocking and ordering
Maintain and uplift the quality, presentation and
food on offer through effective supervision and on the job training of staff,
as well as effective organization and planning
Assist with Bi-monthly stock takes and O/E counts.
Complete all daily duties as set out in departmental
duties and requirements
Perform other duties as and when required
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.
Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation
standards.
Performs all duties of kitchen managers and
employees as necessary.
Recognizes superior quality products, presentations
and flavor.
Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Follows proper handling and right temperature of all
food products.
Operates and maintains all department equipment and
reports malfunctions.
Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products
to ensure that standards are met.
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.
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.
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.
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 globalteam,
and become the best version of you.
