Sous Chef-Chinese Cuisine

Job Description

The Sous Chef – Chinese Cuisine supports the Chef de Cuisine and leads the Chinese kitchen team in preparing high-quality dishes consistently and efficiently. Candidates should have professional culinary experience, preferably in an upscale hotel or restaurant, with strong knowledge of Chinese cooking techniques, ingredients, food presentation, menu preparation, and kitchen hygiene. The role requires leadership, organization, cost awareness, and the ability to train and motivate cooks. Candidates are expected to maintain Marriott food-safety standards, monitor portion and product quality, control waste, coordinate service during busy periods, and work collaboratively with other departments. Flexibility, creativity, discipline, and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays are essential.

Company Info

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across international markets. Its brands include Marriott Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, and many others. Marriott focuses on guest service, quality, operational excellence, and creating career opportunities in hotel management, culinary arts, rooms, events, sales, and support functions. Putrajaya Marriott Hotel is a full-service luxury property serving business travelers, government-related events, conferences, weddings, and leisure guests in Malaysia’s administrative capital. The hotel typically offers restaurants, banquet facilities, guest rooms, recreational amenities, and extensive meeting spaces. Employees may benefit from structured training, international brand standards, internal mobility, staff meals, uniforms, and hotel industry benefits, depending on the employment contract and local policies.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah, and Sarawak, particularly in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, and tourism. The country combines Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous cultures, with excellent food, festivals, and generally affordable living outside central Kuala Lumpur. Putrajaya is modern, spacious, and quieter than Kuala Lumpur, while nearby Kuala Lumpur provides more nightlife and international services. Popular island destinations such as Langkawi, Penang, and the Perhentian Islands offer beaches and resort work, although seasonal conditions can affect hiring. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass or other approved work authorization; they should not work on a tourist visa. Employers commonly guide applications, medical checks, and relocation paperwork. Candidates should confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, insurance, transport, probation, and visa sponsorship before accepting an offer.