Demi Chef (Indian Cuisine Specialty)
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What you'll do
- Prepare fresh ingredients for cooking according to recipes/menu
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping and storing food before use.
- Cook food and prepare top-quality menu items in a timely manner
- Test foods to ensure proper preparation and temperature
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly
- Ensure the proper sanitation and cleanliness of surfaces and storage containers
- Delegate tasks within department and run shift
What they're looking for
- Experience gained from working in a similar role preferably 4-5 star Hotel kitchen
- Trade qualification
- Strong food safety knowledge
- Great communication skills
- Ability to work in a team and autonomously
- Passion for food and aspirations to grow your culinary career
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Demi Chef - Indian Cuisine Specialty
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Marriott International's portfolio of brands includes JW Marriott alongside 30 world-class hospitality brands. As the world's leading global hospitality company, Marriott offers more opportunities, more growth, and more ways for associates to thrive in their careers.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and features exceptional properties in premier city and resort destinations around the world. At JW Marriott, we believe our associates come first because when our associates are happy, our guests are happy. We call this approach The JW Treatment™.
Our associates enjoy a luxury work environment, world-class training, career development opportunities, and a culture built on teamwork, recognition, and genuine care.
About the RoleWe are seeking a passionate and skilled Demi Chef - Indian Cuisine Specialty to join our award-winning Culinary team at JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa.
Reporting directly to the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, you will play a key role in delivering authentic, high-quality Indian cuisine across our luxury dining venues and events spaces. This role will have a strong focus on supporting our significant wedding and events business, including large-scale Indian weddings and celebrations, where exceptional quality, consistency, and attention to detail are essential.
This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who is passionate about Indian cuisine and enjoys working in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and cook authentic Indian cuisine in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
- Assist in the preparation and execution of large-scale Indian wedding events and banquets.
- Prepare fresh ingredients, including portioning, chopping, marinating, and storing food items.
- Ensure all dishes are presented to the highest standards of quality and consistency.
- Monitor food quality, taste, and temperature throughout service.
- Support daily kitchen operations and assist with running shifts when required.
- Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly.
- Assist with stock rotation, inventory control, and minimizing food wastage.
- Work collaboratively with culinary leadership and fellow associates to deliver memorable guest experiences.
- Ensure compliance with Marriott brand standards and local food safety regulations.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Proven experience preparing authentic Indian cuisine in a hotel, restaurant, catering, or banquet environment.
- Previous experience in a similar role within a 4 or 5-star hotel environment preferred.
- Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
- Excellent knowledge of Indian spices, cooking techniques, regional dishes, and traditional preparation methods.
- Experience catering for large events, weddings, or banquets highly regarded.
- Strong food safety and HACCP knowledge.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst maintaining quality standards.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A positive, professional attitude and strong attention to detail.
- A genuine passion for culinary excellence and continuous learning.
Enjoy the benefits of working for Marriott International, including:
- Unlimited career development and progression opportunities worldwide.
- Generous accommodation, dining, and beverage discounts across Marriott International hotels.
- Associate recognition and rewards programs.
- World-class training and development opportunities.
- Wellbeing and mindfulness programs.
- A supportive and inclusive team culture.
- The opportunity to work within one of Australia's leading luxury resort destinations.
If you are passionate about authentic Indian cuisine and would like to be part of delivering extraordinary culinary experiences for our guests, including some of the Gold Coast's most spectacular weddings and events, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and bring your expertise to JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa.
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