Kitchen Supervisor

About the Role

The Kitchen Supervisor role at JW Marriott, located in Doha, Qatar, involves overseeing and coordinating the activities of cooks and kitchen staff to ensure smooth culinary operations. This position is non-management but requires supervision of kitchen work, overseeing food presentation, portioning, garnishing, and the preparation of special dishes or substitute ingredients. The supervisor also ensures proper food quality, monitors food preparation quantities, provides supplies to the kitchen team, and maintains kitchen logs related to food safety and sanitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff and cooks effectively.
• Determine plating and create food decorations to enhance presentation.
• Ensure appropriate portions, plating, and garnishing for service.
• Monitor quantities of food being prepared to maintain consistency and reduce waste.
• Communicate menu changes and available specialties to the service team.
• Assist the kitchen team with various tasks as needed.
• Oversee stock levels of kitchen supplies and food items.
• Keep accurate kitchen logs for safety and sanitation protocols.
• Ensure food quality by inspecting products and alerting management if items do not meet standards.
• Support management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, advising, enforcing discipline, motivating, and coaching employees.
• Implement all company safety and security policies; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions to supervisors.
• Maintain personal professional appearance and uphold confidentiality of company and hotel information.
• Respond courteously to customer service requests using clear communication.
• Foster positive and cooperative professional relationships with peers to achieve common goals.
• Adhere to quality standards and operational requirements at all times.
• Be physically capable of standing, sitting, moving for extended periods; performing bending, turning, pulling, and pushing motions.
• Handle lifting and moving of items weighing up to 12 kilograms independently.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by supervisors that are relevant to the position.

Qualifications

• Diploma from a technical, vocational, or professional educational institution.
• 4 to 6 years of related work experience in similar roles.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• No specific licenses or certifications required.

Additional Information

JW Marriott in Doha is committed to equal employment opportunity, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds without discrimination based on protected characteristics. The company promotes a multicultural work environment where unique skills and experiences are valued and celebrated. JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury hotel portfolio, emphasizing providing exceptional hospitality through dedicated and professional staff. Employees are encouraged to find personal and professional fulfillment while contributing to the brand's promise of quality service and a supportive, innovative work environment. The company also prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth through training, development, and recognition programs.