Overview

Our Company – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Welcome to the largest hotel company in the world. At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, our Team Members have the opportunity to explore both personal and professional development opportunities throughout their careers. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the champion of the everyday traveler. Through the largest and widest collection of hotel experiences in the world, we work to make hotel travel possible for all. Wherever and however people travel, Wyndham will be there to welcome them.

With nearly 9,000 hotels across the globe and through its network of nearly 790,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in both the economy and midscale segments of the hospitality industry. The company operates a portfolio of 20 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel Inn & Suites®, La Quinta®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, The Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program offers more than 56 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, condominiums and holiday homes globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.

Our Brand – Wyndham®

With friendly service, thoughtful amenities, and a range of options for the everyday traveler, Wyndham will be there to welcome you wherever you go. Designed for business and leisure travelers alike, Wyndham locations offer a comfortable and convenient stay. No matter where your travels take you, our hotels welcome you with thoughtfully appointed guest rooms, a range of food and beverage options, and extras like pools and fitness centers.

Our Hotel – Wyndham Dubai Marina

Embrace the energy of the cosmopolitan playground that is Dubai with stays at Wyndham Dubai Marina, a 4-star hotel located in one of the city’s most vibrant locations. Gaze into the waters of the world’s largest man-made marina surrounded by striking architecture.

From the moment you step into our spectacular marble lobby, you know you’re somewhere special. Wyndham Dubai Marina is an internationally recognized 4-star hotel, conveniently situated just steps from Dubai’s most prominent landmarks such as The Beach and The Walk JBR, Dubai Marina Mall, and largest observation wheel in the world - Ain Dubai, soon to be completed.

The hotel features a spa, gymnasium, outdoor pool and great food and beverage outlets including a coffee shop, a club lounge, an International all-day dining restaurant with al fresco dining serving Italian specialties, and a bar and eatery serving smoked meats and specialty beverages.

Work Culture and Benefits

Embark on a rewarding career with Wyndham Dubai Marina where you will be supported throughout your professional journey with tailored learning opportunities and development training. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment where all of our team members can explore personal and professional development opportunities throughout their tenure with us. We offer a variety of leadership training, mentoring opportunities, and educational support to continually foster a culture of diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to attracting, motivating, and retaining talented team members who align with our company’s core values. We are proud to reward our team members with comprehensive benefit programs and resources which include: return air tickets to home destination, uniform and laundry services, accommodation and recreation facilities, medical coverage and life insurance, transportation, duty meals, colleague discount in our F&B outlets and reduced hotel rates, enhanced employee rewards program, team bonding and engagement events, employee health and wellness activities.

Job Description

• Ensure that the quality levels of kitchen production and presentation is always maintained at its highest level.
• Ability to create recipes and support material, i.e., recipe cards, descriptions, and pictures, and to read and visualize same.
• Basic knowledge of hotel ordering system.
• To be fully aware of all menu items, their recipes, method of production and presentation standards.
• To present oneself in a way that enhances the overall guest experience, by adding life and energy into each outlet.
• To demonstrate excellent product knowledge of all food and special functions held at the property.
• To establish and maintain smooth personal and work relationships within the kitchens.
• Assume duties of Sous Chef in his/her absence.
• Demonstrate initiative at all times.
• Lead and support the junior members of the team.
• Strong desire to improve on skills and knowledge.
• Ability to produce own work in accordance with a deadline.
• Ability to train and develop junior staff.
• Seek own solutions to the minor obstacles that occur from time to time.
• To perform any additional or special duties, as directed by a superior.
• To maintain the highest levels of personal hygiene and always grooming, as per standard.
• To practice proper telephone etiquette with colleagues and resort’s guests.
• To ensure that all tasks assigned by superior are completed, in a timely fashion.
• To ensure excellent communication and working relationships with colleagues are maintained and contribute to the team spirit.
• To remain updated on all property happenings, including guests in-house, arrivals and departures, as well as daily events.
• To exhibit an outstanding knowledge of the TFG Food & Beverage operations.
• To understand and apply the Hotels Policies & Procedures, including during emergency situations.
• To attend all training carried out by the Training Department.
• To ensure maintenance work is completed, in a timely and professional manner.
• To ensure all staff attend training as per scheduled by the department.
• To ensure all fixed assets are well maintained.
• Review the daily production sheets with Sous Chef when the first is not present.
• Prepares, and when required, delegates the production of the necessary food items in accordance with standards in a timely & efficient fashion to ensure that there is no interruption to guests service.
• Actively participates in training of culinary skill to junior talent and apprentices.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met.
• Keeps work station clean and organized including, but no limited to, fridges, freezers, counter tops and stove tops.
• Ensures that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard.
• Keep over-production and food waste to a minimum, ensures proper rotation, labelling and storing of food in order to reduce food cost expenses.
• Operate all kitchen equipment and conduct them with safety in mind at all the times.
• Ensures that all the food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and government food safety guidelines.
• Report any and all deficiencies in kitchen equipment functionality and quality of food products to the sous chef or chef de cuisine in a timely fashion.
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the hotel health and safety program.

Desired Skill & Expertise

• Should be a team player.
• Create and maintain a sense of pride amongst the team.
• Take responsibilities as delegated by the team leader.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to create standard recipes.
• An understanding of FC%.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Recipe software knowledge.
• Ability to maintain established culinary standards.
• At least 3+ years in a five-star international chain or similar upscale restaurant operation.
• Completed prior health and safety certifications.