The Marriott Orlando Downtown Hotel in Orlando, FL is searching for an Assistant Sous Chef to join our team. Located in the Creative Village in downtown Orlando, the hotel has 297 guest rooms with views of the downtown Orlando Skyline. This great full-service Marriott Hotel has 15 meeting rooms with 15,992 sq. ft. of space, an onsite Starbucks, Shade Bar and Grill, Fitness Center, and Outdoor Pool.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Asst. Sous Chef is to support the Sous Chef and F&B Manager in the Food & Beverage operations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Operate Kitchen department within budgetary guidelines and in response to actual conditions
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and controls on issues relating to Kitchen operations to include reduction of waste, spoilage and breakage; food handling and sanitation; recipe, portion control and specifications etc.
• Control food cost by training kitchen staff on the proper methods of food preparation and handling, by training kitchen, banquet, restaurant and steward associates on how to handle leftover food items, and by making creative use of leftover food.
• Complete or assist with the administrative duties associated with personnel and payroll matters in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all kitchen/steward associates consistently adhere to uniform, grooming and appearance standards.
• Assist with the development and conduct effective training programs to educate staff on specific job skills and quality of service to guests; include proper handling and maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
• Understand and enforce adherence to health department and hotel sanitation and food handling guidelines.
• Comply with all recipes and product specifications and assure that staff does the same.
• Maintain effective communication within Kitchen, be responsive to staff suggestions and concerns and work to resolve problems.
• Ensure that kitchen/steward staffs are kept aware of issues relating to food and beverage and general hotel operations.
• Attend meetings as scheduled and meet regularly with kitchen staff.
• Maintain effective working relationship with food and beverage management staff and hotel departments.
• Conduct regular inspections of all kitchen/dishwashing areas and coolers to correct deficiencies found during inspection.
• Assist in menu development.
• Inspect fish, meat and poultry upon arrival to ensure freshness and compliance to specifications and order.
• Prepare reports, proposals and other communications as assigned

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to work Days/Nights/Weekends and Holidays
Report to work on time and in proper uniform.
Experience: At least 2 years of Culinary Experience in a Branded Hotel preferred.
Education: Culinary School Experience a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to stand/walk for up to 10 hours.
Occasional lifting, pushing and pulling.
Work Location:
Marriott Orlando Downtown Hotel - 400 West Livingston Street, Orlando, FL. 32801
The Marriott Orlando Downtown Hotel is an Equal Opportunity Employ

Please refer the Job description for details