At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. As the premier worldwide provider of luxury experiences, we set the standard for rare and special luxury services and seek for the best hospitality professionals worldwide. We are convinced that the Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton are the most important resource in our service commitment to our guests.
The Gold Standards serve as the foundation of the Ritz-Carlton brand and motivate us to be better every day. With this approach and the firm belief that our culture is the driving force of success, The Ritz-Carlton has earned an international reputation as a market leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will get to know our Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, our Credo, and our Service Values. We promise you that with us, you will have the opportunity to be proud of your work and your fellow Ladies and Gentlemen.
"We are Ladies and Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen"
The team of the The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna is looking for a Lady or Gentlemen for the position:
Sous Chef - Banquet
Key Responsibilities:
· Operational Leadership
- Supervise and coordinate all activities of banquet culinary team
- Ensure timely preparation and execution of food for all banquet functions according to event orders
- Maintain consistent food quality, taste and presentation that reflect luxury standards
Menu Planning & Execution
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and banquet sales team to develop customized menus for special events
- Ensure proper portion control and adherence to recipes
- Lead tastings for guests and senior management when required
Team Management
- Train, mentor, and manage banquet culinary team members
- Create daily prep and task lists to ensure efficient operations
- Schedule staff in accordance with business needs and budget
Cost & Inventory Control
- Assist in managing food costs, labor costs, and minimizing waste
- Monitor inventory and place orders for banquet-related kitchen supplies
- Ensure proper storage and rotation of food items
Hygiene & Safety Compliance
- Enforce strict sanitation and hygiene standards in compliance with HACCP and hotel policies
- Conduct regular inspections and ensure kitchen equipment is well-maintained
Collaboration & Communication
- Liaise with banquet operations team to ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and service
- Attend pre-event meetings and work closely with event organizers for seamless execution
Your Qualifications:
- A successfully completed apprenticeship as a chef in the upscale gastronomy/hospitality
- Creativity and love for the product
- resilience, teamwork and flexibility
- attention to detail
- open and professional appearance
- Leadership experience of at least 5 years in the culinary field required
- Familiar with interpersonal situations and conflict management
- responsible and trustworthy
- Ability to work in a fast-moving environment
- Ability to work as part of a team
- You can focus on the needs of your guests without any problems, while remaining polite and calm at all times
- Very good computer skills (MS Office)
Our Benefits:
- Become part of the Top 1% of Hospitality Professionals: Stand out with your experience in a prestigious environment and among professionals
- Work in a 5-star environment: Enjoy working in a modern and luxurious workplace, equipped with high-quality amenities
- Excellent career opportunities worldwide: Benefit from great career prospects in 5-star hotels around the world
- Regular training & development opportunities: Take advantage of our ongoing training and in-depth development opportunities for professional and personal growth
- Motivated and supportive team: Work in a dedicated, friendly team that collaborates on achieving success
- Unique employee benefits: Enjoy numerous global perks such as hotel stays, Food & Beverage discounts, retail discounts, free uniform cleaning and meals, wellbeing and recognition programs, and many more benefits
- Competitive compensation: Receive an attractive salary, along with a guaranteed annual pay increase based on your performance
Our motivated and supportive team will be happy to onboard you and give you a warm welcome with a two-day Onboarding from the very beginning.
Have we sparked your interest?
Then apply today via email: [email protected]
Please be advised that a valid working permission for Austria is required for this position.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
