Sous Chef-Junior [Casual]
W Barcelona
At W Hotels, we do things differently. We are bold, curious and unapologetically ourselves. Our people bring energy, creativity and personality to everything they do. We celebrate individuality and encourage fresh thinking. Here, your ideas have a voice. Your ambition has room to grow. And no two days look the same. We challenge convention and push hospitality forward.
As part of the Marriott International family, W Hotels offers more than a job. It is an opportunity to be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
Position Summary
The Junior Sous Chef is an entry-level management position responsible for supporting the daily operation of the kitchen. This role assists in leading kitchen associates while actively participating in food production, purchasing, and kitchen sanitation activities, ensuring guest and associate satisfaction while supporting budgetary objectives.
What you'll do
- Maintain food handling, hygiene, and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen operation.
- Support culinary operations by performing kitchen duties during high-demand periods.
- Oversee the production and preparation of culinary items to ensure quality and consistency.
- Coordinate with Restaurant and Banquet teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of meals and events.
- Lead kitchen shifts while preparing food items and executing requests according to required specifications.
- Supervise and coordinate cooks and other associates involved in food preparation activities.
- Monitor the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are consistently achieved.
- Support staffing, training, performance management, employee development, and recognition initiatives within the culinary team.
- Assist with menu development, promotions, food presentation, inventory management, and purchasing activities.
- Handle guest concerns professionally and support associates in delivering exceptional customer service.
What you'll bring
- High school diploma or GED with 6 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 a related field with 4 years' experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
- Experience in a similar role.
- Background in luxury hospitality.
Our Benefits
At Marriott, we put people first — it’s one of our distinctive core values.
- Through Explore by Marriott Bonvoy™, our associates have access to special room rates, discounts on food and beverage, experiences, and more across Marriott’s portfolio of 30+ hotel brands and 9,500+ properties worldwide.
- Associates receive paid leave to use for vacations, sick time, holidays and more.
- Through our global TakeCare platform, associates have access to locally driven wellbeing activities and resources designed to meet people where they are.
- Depending on the property and role, additional local benefits may also be available.
- Our award-winning culture
- Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine, DiversityInc and Great Places to Work Institute, among others.
- Visit to learn more about our workplace culture and career opportunities.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
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.
W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, 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.
