Sous Chef

Four Points by Sheraton - where timeless classics are integrated with modern details. The atmosphere is honest, uncomplicated and casual.  Join us as a Sous Chef in a community of approachable and straightforward talent offering simplified, not simple experiences to independent travellers.

Position Summary:

• Oversee the daily communications and operations of the kitchen in collaboration with the Head Chef

• Liaise daily with culinary team regarding all aspects of food production, set ups & timings for daily events

• Lead and develop the kitchen team through coaching and delegation

• Assists the Head Chef in ensuring the quality, consistency and production of areas of responsibility

• Maintain organisational skills to ensure your section is clean and runs efficiently throughout each service period

• Understand traveller’s requirements and deliver service excellence with each travellers experience

• Ensure compliance to Work, Health and Safety, Hygiene and HACCP standards

• Keep the traveller in mind when assisting with menu design and outlet concepts

About You:

• Trade Industry Qualification or completion of Commercial Cookery Qualification

• Passion for the industry

• Relevant experience in a similar role  in a Matrix organisation

• Current working rights in New Zealand

• Enthusiastic to escalate your career

• Self-motivated, driven and energized in a fast-paced environment

• Armed with smart solutions and a can-do attitude

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met

• Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
• • Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.
• • Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.
• • Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• • Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Performs all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary.
• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
• Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

Leading Kitchen Operations

• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
• Maintains the productivity level of employees.
• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
• Recognizes success performance and produces desired results.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Handles guest problems and complaints.

Maintaining Culinary Goals

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Utilizes the Labor Management System to effectively schedule to business demands and for tracking of employee time and attendance.
• Trains employees in safety procedures.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
• Brings issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as necessary.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

Our Benefits:

• Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends

• Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month

• Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group

• Genuine care for associates’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program

• Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend

• Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness

Four Points by Sheraton is part of Marriott International's Select portfolio, which has committed to putting people first for 90+ years. Apply now!

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.