Description

Culinary Operations Coordinator

About the Company

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes JW Marriott alongside 29 other Marriott brands. Marriott International is the world’s leading global hospitality company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. It’s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™.

About the role

Be the driving force behind a seamless, standout kitchen at JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa.

Are you a detail-driven culinary qualified who loves keeping a busy kitchen running like clockwork? We're looking for a Kitchen Coordinator who can bring order, creativity, and care to every service — from crafting beautifully presented dishes to keeping supplies, logs, and communication flowing smoothly between the kitchen and front-of-house teams. This is a role for someone who thrives on organisation as much as culinary artistry, and who takes pride in supporting a team to deliver excellence, plate after plate. If you're ready to be the glue that holds a high-performing kitchen together, we'd love to hear from you.





Coordinate activities of cooks and chefs. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served. Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Prepare special meals or substitute items. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks. Provide cooks with needed items. Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food. Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products. Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications.

Assist management in training and scheduling. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.



Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Critical responsibilities:

- Enter and retrieve information contained in computer databases using a keyboard, mouse, or trackball to update records, files, reservations, and answer inquiries from guests.

- Keep minutes of meetings

- Assist in food costing, recipes and menus

- Assists with Marriott Culinary Academy

- Assist with general Culinary administrative duties

- The Benefits

- Enjoy the benefits of:

- Unlimited strategic development and career opportunities

- Generous accommodation and food and beverage discounts including all properties within the Marriott International group

- Recognition programs to keep you motivated

- The best hotel training opportunities provided

- Wellbeing and mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.

Related Work Experience: 2 to 4 years of related work experience.

License or Certification: None

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

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