Cafe Lead
Job in
Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listing for:
Marriott International
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
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Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Food & Beverage, Catering
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Catering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
JOB SUMMARY
Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum services. Notify manager if a product does not meet specifications. Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food. Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served. Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacle.
Set-up, clean and break down work station. Wash and disinfect kitchen area including tables, tools, knives, and equipment. Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Prepare and cook food.
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. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others;
support team to reach common goals. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Recognised appropriate qualification advantageous1- 2 years’ experience in reputable hot kitchen in a similar position within a 5 star environmentCompetency of all relevant cookery skillsAbility to work within a pressurized environmentAbility to use Initiative and be proactive and self-drivenAbility to work without supervision and within a teamAbility to manage and work with high volume work loadAttention to detail pertaining to area of responsibilityRequired to work rostered shifts and irregular hours as per operational requirementsFlexible working hours as well as available to work weekends and Public holidays as per operational requirementsSafety and Security
Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines.Use proper equipment, wear appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE), and employ correct lifting procedures, as necessary, to avoid injury.Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks.Policies and Procedures
Follow company and department policies and procedures.Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.Guest Relations
Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.Communication
Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.Working with Others
Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement
Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.Physical Tasks
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.R…
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