Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Senior Sous Chef
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Senior Sous Chef
Senior Sous Chef
Job Number: 26081511 Job Category: Food and Beverage & Culinary Location: Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom, W1J 7BX Schedule: Full Time Position Type: Non-Management
About the Role
At Marriott International, we’re seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead our culinary team, ensuring outstanding food presentation, quality, and service in a bustling hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supervision & Coordination
- Oversee and delegate tasks among cooks and kitchen staff
- Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishes of dishes
- Monitor food quantities and communicate menu changes to service staff
- Prepare substitutions for missing menu items and special meals
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Operational Excellence
- Assist chefs with preparation, cooking, and plating tasks
- Maintain stock levels for supplies, ingredients, and equipment
- Record kitchen logs for food safety, inventory, and compliance
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Quality Assurance
- Inspect food items for quality and presentation standards and report issues
- Work under the company’s food safety, sanitation, and service policies
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Team Leadership
- Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluations
- Coach and motivate staff to meet daily goals and maintain service excellence
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Guest & Support Responsibilities
- Address guest concerns and requests with professionalism
- Offer backup for team members covering busy shifts
- Ensure sales, operations, and housekeeping teams are aligned
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Administrative Tasks
- Complete safety training and certification programs
- Maintain kitchen tools and report maintenance needs proactively
Key Skills & Requirements
- Education: Degree (or equivalent) from a technical, trade, or vocational school
- Experience: 4–6 years in a culinary role, with at least 2 years of supervisory experience
- Physical Demands: Stands/walks extensively, bends continuously, lifts up to 25 lbs unassisted, operates in a fast-paced kitchen environment
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Preferred Qualifications
✔ Food safety certifications (e.g., ServSafe)
Why Join Sheraton?
We champion an inclusive, global community rooted in hospitality innovators. Here, you’ll:
- Craft meaningful guest experiences and give back to your team
- Upskill through diverse opportunities and growth with Marriott International
- Belong to more than 400 member communities worldwide
Our culture thrives on passionate purpose, mutual respect, and collaboration. If you’re eager to deliver exceptional service and connect with like-minded colleagues, we’d love to have you.
Marriott International’s Commitment
We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all backgrounds are valued. We are an equal opportunity employer, proud to support the following protections without regard for:
- Disability
- Veteran status
- Any basis protected under applicable law
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