Job Number 24181016
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location The Westin Cape Town, Convention Square, Cape Town, South Africa, South Africa VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• A recognised qualification plus three years’ experience within a similar operation and level of responsibilities
• 5 star hotel experience in a similar position highly recommended
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Team orientation
• Quality driven and ambitious individual
• Must be flexible with regards to working hours

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete all daily duties as set out in departmental duties and requirements
• Training of junior staff
• Control food cost and wastage
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and safety is adhered to
• Effective communication and handovers
• Attention to detail pertaining to food quality, presentation, preparation and portion control
• Managing and maintaining high standard of kitchen hygiene, food storage and work practices
• Daily planning and forecasting planning to meet deadlines with regards to functions, service and operations
• Display competent cooking skills and basic culinary knowledge
• Good knowledge on operational controls – food cost and wastage, stock rotation, SOP’s
• Hands on management of food quality, presentation, preparation and consistency standard
  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.
  

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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