**Additional Information** Salary: u00a339,525 per annum + Service Charge + Bonus
**Job Number** 26040455
**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary
**Location** London Marriott Hotel Regents Park, 128 King Henry’s Road, London, England, United Kingdom, NW3 3STVIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=London%20Marriott%20Hotel%20Regents%20Park%2C%20128%20King%20Henry%27s%20Road%2C%20London%2C%20England%2C%20United%20Kingdom%2C%20NW3%203ST)
**Schedule** Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
**Explore our very big world**
We are looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join our wonderful team at London Marriott Hotel Regents Park.
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 whatu2019s 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 youu2019ll make**
Breakfast, lunch or dinner, the best meals arenu2019t just made by our brilliant chefs. Theyu2019re made even more memorable by the great service our guests enjoy. As one of our experts, youu2019ll make sure you know every dish on the menu, so you can make recommendations and answer any questions customers may have. Youu2019ll make sure their food and drinks are served quickly, efficiently and with a smile – and if there are any issues, youu2019ll 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 **u00a35 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 u00a3500** 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 industryu2011leading **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 REGENTS PARK**
London Marriott Hotel Regents Park offers everything you need to experience Englandu2019s capital city in style. Ideally situated in Northwest London, just steps from Regentu2019s Park and within walking distance of Swiss Cottage Underground station, our hotel effortlessly blends style, substance and award-winning service. Bring your style and your spirit, weu2019ll bring a work culture where you can shine. We work hard, we play hard, and we want to help you to grow.
_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.u202fOur 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._
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