Junior Sous Chef (Playa del Carmen)

Additional Information

Job Category: Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location: The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai, Paseo Kanai 14, Solidaridad, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, 77730

Schedule: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and kitchen workers.
• Determine food presentation, create decorative displays, and ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnish for service.
• Monitor quantity of food prepared and inform food & beverage service staff of menu specials and out‑of‑stock items.
• Prepare special meals or substitute items and assist cooks with various tasks.
• Provide cooks with needed items and monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food.
• Maintain kitchen logs for the food safety program and food products.
• Ensure the quality of food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications.
• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees.
• Follow all company, safety, and security policies; report maintenance needs and unsafe conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; protect company assets and maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Address guests’ service needs and communicate clearly and professionally.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships, support the team to reach common goals, and respond appropriately to employee concerns.
• Adhere to quality expectations and standards; perform physical requirements such as standing, walking, reaching overhead and below the knees, bending, twisting, pulling, stooping, and moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: 4 to 6 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.