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Marriott International

Manages and franchises hotels around the world

Junior Sous Chef - Pastry

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLondon, UK£37.8k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A technical, trade, or vocational school qualification in culinary arts or a related discipline is required.
  • Four to six years of relevant culinary work experience are required.
  • At least two years of supervisory experience in a kitchen or culinary environment are required.
  • Strong practical knowledge of food preparation, recipes, presentation, stock rotation, kitchen equipment, temperature controls, food safety, and sanitation standards is required.
  • The candidate must be able to lead by example, allocate work, coach colleagues, and maintain quality during busy or stressful service periods.
  • The candidate must have clear, professional communication skills and be able to collaborate across teams while handling sensitive matters with tact and confidentiality.
  • The candidate must be able 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.
  • Candidates must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required during recruitment.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Sous Chef in leading day-to-day kitchen operations across food production, purchasing, and sanitation.
  • 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, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), first in, first out (FIFO), cold-chain, hygiene, sanitation, cleaning, and pest-control procedures across 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 promptly report maintenance, safety, or quality concerns.
  • 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.

About the Company

Marriott International

Manages and franchises hotels around the world

Marriott International manages and franchises hotels and resorts for leisure and business travelers, with brands spanning luxury stays, select-service hotels and extended visits. Its portfolio includes The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton and Courtyard, giving hotel owners different formats for serving guests. Most properties belong to third-party owners: Marriott earns management fees tied to hotel revenue and profit, or franchise royalties for use of its brands and systems, while owning or leasing a small share itself. The company also licenses its names for branded residences and vacation ownership properties. With operating roots dating to 1927, Marriott is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bethesda, MD
Founded
1927

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