Junior Sous Chef (Western) - Renaissance Johor Bahru

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The Junior Sous Chef (Western) supports the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in managing the Western kitchen at Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel. The role typically requires formal culinary training, practical experience in hotel or upscale restaurant kitchens, strong knowledge of Western cuisine, food safety and hygiene standards, and the ability to lead a team during busy service periods. The successful candidate is expected to prepare and present consistent, high-quality dishes, supervise assigned kitchen sections, control food costs and waste, maintain cleanliness, train junior colleagues, and follow Marriott operating standards. Flexibility for shifts, weekends and public holidays, good communication skills, creativity, and the ability to work calmly under pressure are important.

About the employer

Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel is a Marriott International property in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, operating under the Renaissance Hotels brand. Renaissance hotels are designed around locally inspired experiences, combining full-service hospitality with distinctive food and beverage, meetings, leisure and accommodation facilities. The hotel serves business travellers, tourists, families and guests visiting Johor Bahru and nearby Singapore. As part of Marriott International, it generally follows established global standards for guest service, culinary operations, training, workplace conduct and career development. Hotel employees may work across restaurants, banquets, rooms, events and other departments while gaining exposure to an international hospitality environment. The property’s kitchen teams support multiple dining and event operations, creating opportunities for chefs to develop skills in Western cuisine, menu execution, team supervision, purchasing, food safety and cost control.