Café Lead at Marriott International

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Cafe Lead will be responsible to oversee the daily operations and maintain the quality and service standards of the Westin Cafe (Associate Cafeteria).  

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Matric certificate
• Relevant tertiary qualification in hospitality with experience in the catering sector
• Minimum of 3 years Culinary and/or catering experience;
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and public holidays
• Good supervisory, planning and delegation skills;
• Good knowledge of food safety & hygiene practices; Occupational Health and Safety and HACCP
• Good knowledge of stock and cost control;
• Good knowledge of menu planning;
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to assist with daily cooking requirements

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily duties of the Westin Cafe attendants 
• Menu planning and costing
• Manage the purchasing, storage and issuing of Cafe supplies;
• Ensure adequate stock control - Supervise provision of all crockery, cutlery, cleaning chemicals, kitchenware, etc.;
• Supervise the activities of associates in the Cafe - promoting a clean and respectful environment
• Ensure the Westin Cafe, kitchen and storage facilities are kept clean;
• Attend to associate feedback concerning food and service.
• Cooking and preparation of meals;
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served. 
• Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared. 
• Assist cafe attendants with various tasks. 
• Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products. 
• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching associates.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. 
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional. 
• maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.