Junior Sous Chef (Pastry) - The London EDITION
Description
JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
The London Edition
EDITION Hotels are stunning microcosms of the world’s top cities featuring the best in service, food, beverage and entertainment. Located in gateway cities throughout North America and the Middle East, Europe and Asia, these are hotels where you’ll find the guests rubbing elbows with locals because there’s no better place to be in the moment. Hotels that feel different because they make you feel something. Hotels that don’t act like hotels.
As part of the Marriott International family, EDITION offers more than a job. It is an opportunity to be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
Position Summary
Support the Sous Chef in leading day-to-day kitchen operations across food production, purchasing and sanitation. Supervise and guide the culinary team while personally preparing food, maintaining consistently high standards, and contributing to guest and employee satisfaction.
What you'll do
- Lead and coordinate cooks and kitchen employees during daily food preparation and service, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to the required quality standards.
- Prepare and cook food in line with recipes, presentation standards, production checklists and guest requirements, including special meals or suitable substitutions where possible.
- Monitor food quality, portioning, presentation, stock levels and production volumes to maintain standards, reduce waste and identify shortages or excess items.
- Enforce food safety, HACCP, FIFO, cold-chain, hygiene, sanitation, cleaning and pest-control procedures across all assigned kitchen areas.
- Train, coach and guide team members on job responsibilities, culinary techniques, service expectations, company values and safe working practices.
- Maintain accurate food-safety and production records, check food and equipment temperatures, and report maintenance, safety or quality concerns promptly.
- Operate and care for kitchen equipment and tools safely, ensuring workstations are correctly set up, stocked, cleaned and broken down.
- Collaborate with culinary, Food & Beverage and other hotel teams to communicate menu specials, out-of-stock items, service needs and operational priorities.
What you'll bring
- A technical, trade or vocational school qualification in culinary arts or a related discipline.
- Four to six years of relevant culinary work experience.
- At least two years of supervisory experience in a kitchen or culinary environment.
- Strong practical knowledge of food preparation, recipes, presentation, stock rotation, kitchen equipment, temperature controls, food safety and sanitation standards.
- The ability to lead by example, allocate work, coach colleagues and maintain quality during busy or stressful service periods.
- Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams while handling sensitive matters with tact and confidentiality.
- The physical ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods; bend, twist, pull, reach and stoop; and move, lift, carry, push, pull or place objects weighing up to 25 pounds (approximately 11.3 kg) without assistance.
- Eligibility to work in the UK - Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of our recruitment process.
Our Benefits
At Marriott, we put people first — it’s one of our distinctive core values.
- Through Explore by Marriott Bonvoy™, our associates have access to special room rates, discounts on food and beverage, experiences, and more across Marriott’s portfolio of 30+ hotel brands and 9,500+ properties worldwide.
- Associates receive paid leave to use for vacations, sick time, holidays and more.
- Through our global TakeCare platform, associates have access to locally driven wellbeing activities and resources designed to meet people where they are.
- Depending on the property and role, additional local benefits may also be available.
Our award-winning culture
Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine, DiversityInc and Great Places to Work Institute, among others.
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER
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. Our 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.