**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25072789 **Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary **Location** Sheraton Grand London Park Lane, Piccadilly, London, London, United Kingdom, W1J 7BXVIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Sheraton%20Grand%20London%20Park%20Lane%2C%20Piccadilly%2C%20London%2C%20London%2C%20United%20Kingdom%2C%20W1J%207BX) **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Non-Management **We are hiring for a Junior Sous Chef** Based at The Sheraton Grand London Park Lane Hotel - a Grand Experience Crafted in Mayfair. **Rewards for work…. Benefits for your lifestyle** + Part of Marriott International, the largest hospitality brand in the world - this means national and internal promotion opportunities for the right candidates. The sky is your limit here + World class training and development programmes tailored to enhancing your skills and help you grow within the Marriott family. + Work alongside some amazing talent - award winning, experienced hospitality professionals + Discounted room nights & food and beverage - because your well-being means so much + Complimentary laundry, free meals on duty + Access to fabulous and flexible benefits to help you in and out of work + Eligible for Food & Beverage Service Charge CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience + High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area. OR + 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area. **Core Work Activities** **Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met** + Maintains food handling and sanitation standards. + Performs all duties of Culinary and related kitchen area employees in high demand times. + Oversees production and preparation of culinary items. + Ensures employees keep their work areas clean and sanitary. + Works with Restaurant and Banquet departments to coordinate service and timing of events and meals. + Complies with loss prevention policies and procedures. + Strives to improve service performance. + Communicates areas in need of attention to staff and follows up to ensure follow through. + Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications. + Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions. + Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation. + Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. + Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays. **Supporting Culinary Team Activities** + Supervises daily shift operations. + Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms. + Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met. + Ensures completion of assigned duties. + Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, giving feedback as needed. + Handles employee questions and concerns. + Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position. + Participates in an on-going employee recognition program. + Conducts training when appropriate. + Monitors employee's progress towards meeting performance expectations. **Maintaining Culinary Goals** + Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results. + Supports and assists with new menus, concepts and promotions for the Restaurant outlets and Banquets. **Providing Exceptional Customer Service** + Sets a positive example for guest relations. + Handles guest problems and complaints seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary. + Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines. **Additional Responsibilities** + Reports malfunctions in department equipment. + Purchases appropriate supplies and manages food and supply inventories according to budget. + Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings. _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._ When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. We’ve been a place to gather and connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We invite, we welcome, and we connect guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service. If you’re a team player who is excited to deliver a meaningful guest experience, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Sheraton. Join us on our mission to be ‘The World’s Gathering Place’. In joining Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work,​ **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global​ team, and **become** the best version of you.