Junior Sous Chef

Job Description

The Junior Sous Chef supports the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations at Petaling Jaya Marriott Hotel. Requirements typically include culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and strong knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, food safety, inventory control, and kitchen procedures. The candidate is expected to supervise and motivate kitchen staff, maintain consistent food quality and presentation, assist with menu preparation, monitor stock levels, control wastage, and ensure compliance with Marriott standards and Malaysian health regulations. The role requires leadership, organization, creativity, teamwork, stamina, and the ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and public holidays in a busy hotel environment.

Company Info

Marriott International is a global hospitality company operating a large portfolio of hotels and resorts across luxury, premium, and select-service segments. Its brands include Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, W Hotels, and many others. Marriott emphasizes guest service, operational excellence, responsible business practices, and career development through training and internal mobility. Petaling Jaya Marriott Hotel serves business and leisure travelers in the Klang Valley, offering accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, and event services. Employees generally work in a structured international hotel environment with established standards for food safety, service quality, teamwork, and professional conduct. Benefits may vary by property and can include meals, uniforms, training, staff rates, medical coverage, and performance-related incentives.

Destination Guide

Malaysia is not one island but a multicultural country divided between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia on Borneo, with many attractive islands such as Langkawi, Penang, and Tioman. Hospitality, tourism, culinary, retail, technology, and business services offer strong employment opportunities, especially around Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Penang, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, and resort destinations. Malaysian culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences, with diverse food, festivals, and languages. Living costs are moderate, although Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya are more expensive than smaller cities. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, and the company must meet immigration and salary requirements. Candidates should secure an approved offer before relocating, verify accommodation and benefits, arrange health insurance, and budget for deposits, transport, and initial living expenses.