Job Description

Job Number 23212801
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 Non-Management

POSITION SUMMARY

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and experienced Chef De Partie who specialises in Authentic Indian Cuisine. Reporting to Kitchen Management, 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.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• A Culinary Qualification preferred
• 2 xe2x80x93 3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in similar position within a 5-star hotel kitchen environment
• Competency of all relevant cookery skills
• Professional Disposition
• Ability to work within a pressurized environment
• Ability to use Initiative and be proactive and self-driven
• Good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Quality and customer service driven
• Maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance as per company standards
• Ability to work without supervision and within a team
• Ability to work within a pressurized environment
• Ability to manage and work with high volume work load
• Attention to detail pertaining to area of responsibility
• Knowledge of all kitchen hygiene standards and diligence reporting
• Required to work rostered shifts and irregular hours as per operational requirements
• Flexible working hours as well as available to work weekends and Public holidays as per operational requirements
• Ability to use Initiative and be proactive and self-driven
• Proficiency in all MS office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
• Flexible working hours as well as weekends and public holidays as per operational requirements

Key Duties and responsitilies:

• Adhere to the quality, presentation and preparation of the various cuisines
• Identify training and development needs within the team
• Effective implement and monitor controls and systems to ensure consistency and efficiencies
• To adhere to food cost targets by controlling of wastage and productivity to ensure maximum profit xe2x80x93 ie casual labour, departmental expenses, monthly stock takes and O/E counts
• To be aware of all health and safety and Covid protocols and regulations, fire procedures and hygiene laws
• To ensure that SOP`S are upheld and maintained
• To train and develop all junior members of staff
• Effective time management and forward planning to ensure all service and administrative deadlines are met
• Perform other duties as and when required

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 brandxe2x80x99s 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,xe2x80x8b begin your purpose, belong to an amazing globalxe2x80x8bteam, and become the best version of you.

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