Executive Sous Chef
Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
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Job Summary
Located in the heartof Aucklands central business district experience mindful luxury at JW Marriott Auckland. This superb hotel provides the perfect place to unwind and connect with friends and family. Featuring 286 guest rooms including15 suites which boast views out over Auckland CBD be welcomed with warm and genuine service encouraging guests to revitalize mind body and spirit during their stay.
Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
Job Description:
1. Operational & Kitchen Management
- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations ensuring quality and cost efficiency
- Supervise and coordinate chefs and food preparation staff
- Monitor staffing levels to meet operational and guest service needs
- Ensure all food-related functions run smoothly
- Oversee purchasing and receiving processes with proper controls
2. Leadership & Team Management
- Provide direction guidance and performance management to kitchen associates
- Lead by example demonstrating integrity professionalism and work ethic
- Build a culture of trust respect and teamwork
- Use strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence and motivate staff
- Encourage collaboration and cooperation among team members
3. Financial & Cost Control
- Manage controllable expenses (food cost supplies uniforms equipment)
- Support sound financial and business decision-making
- Ensure operations align with financial objectives
4. Menu Development & Culinary Direction
- Provide direction and input into menu development
- Ensure alignment of menu offerings with guest expectations and business goals
5. Compliance Safety & Procedures
- Develop and implement control procedures for purchasing and receiving
- Ensure adherence to food safety standards and procedures
- Communicate safety protocols clearly to staff
- Monitor compliance with safety regulations and codes
6. Guest Experience & Service Excellence
- Lead efforts to deliver exceptional guest experiences
- Address guest needs and ensure high service standards
- Review guest feedback (comment cards satisfaction scores)
- Identify and implement service improvements
- Support team coaching to enhance service delivery
7. People Development & Training
- Identify training and development needs of team members
- Provide coaching mentoring and performance feedback
- Support continuous learning and skill improvement within the team
Perks Rewards Motivations
- Dry cleaning on work clothes
- Free meals on duty
- Discounts on hotel rooms including all properties within the Marriott International group for you and your family & friends
- The best hotel training opportunities produced independently by JW Marriott Auckland and internationally recognized training programs by Marriott International.
- Discounts on food & beverage across all our hotels
- Recognition programs to keep you motivated
- Wellbeing & mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy
- Employee Assistance Program
- First Impression High Tea on the completion of your one month journey
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 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savou ... View more
