Chef

Job Description

The Chef is responsible for preparing high-quality dishes, following recipes and food-safety standards, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and supporting smooth daily food-and-beverage operations. Candidates should have professional kitchen experience, practical knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredient preparation, hygiene procedures, and kitchen equipment. A culinary qualification is helpful, while experience in a hotel or restaurant environment is preferred. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, creativity, stamina, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. The successful candidate is expected to follow Marriott and hotel standards, control food waste, communicate effectively with colleagues, and consistently deliver attractive, well-prepared meals for guests.

Company Info

Le Méridien Taipei Banqiao is an upscale Marriott International hotel located in New Taipei City, close to Banqiao Station and major transport links. The property combines contemporary design with Le Méridien’s European-inspired style, offering guest rooms, restaurants, meeting facilities, and leisure services for business and leisure travelers. As part of Marriott International, the hotel operates within a global hospitality network known for structured training, international service standards, career mobility, and employee benefits that vary by position and local policy. Culinary team members work in a professional hotel environment serving diverse guests and supporting restaurants, banquets, and other food-and-beverage operations. The hotel can provide valuable experience for chefs seeking to develop skills in large-scale hospitality, multicultural teamwork, menu execution, and high-standard guest service in Taiwan.

Destination Guide

Taiwan offers strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, technology, education, and international business, with Taipei and New Taipei City providing the widest choice of professional jobs. Its culture blends Chinese traditions, Indigenous heritage, Japanese influence, and modern city life. People generally value courtesy, reliability, family, and good food. Lifestyle is convenient and affordable compared with many major Asian cities, with excellent public transport, night markets, mountains, beaches, and hot springs. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate resident visa or ARC; requirements depend on nationality, job type, qualifications, and salary. Employers usually guide successful candidates through the application process. Before relocating, arrange certified documents, health checks, accommodation, and local insurance information. Learning basic Mandarin is useful, especially for daily life and kitchen communication, although international hotels often use English. Taiwan is generally safe, welcoming, and well connected.