Orientation Chef Trainee, Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy

Location:
South Africa, Karridene Beach

Category:
Hospitality and Tourism

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Job Description:

Accelerate is a youth development program in professional cookery spanning 3 years. The Orientation year allows candidates to obtain realism of career choice and suitability for the industry before committing to the 3-year program. Orientation Chef Trainees work in all different sections of hotel kitchen operations to gain practical insight and decide whether to apply for the full program.

Job Responsibility:

Work in all different sections that form part of or contribute to a hotel kitchen operation
Follow all company policies and procedures
Ensure uniform and personal appearances are clean and professional
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
Protect company assets
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards
Anticipate and address guests' service needs
Thank guests with genuine appreciation
Speak with others using clear and professional language
Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette
Develop and maintain positive working relationships
Listen and respond appropriately to concerns of other employees
Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards
Read and visually verify information in various formats
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing ≤5kg without assistance
Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods

Requirements:

Must be a South African citizen by birth
Must be between the ages of 18 and 22 and not turn older than 22 in the year being applied for
Matric (Grade 12) certificate or equivalent accredited NQF or NCV Level 4 qualification
Must have passed all 7 Matric (Grade 12) subjects, preferably each subject at 50% and higher
Only applicants without post Matric/NQF 4/NCV 4 qualifications will be considered
A year of practical working experience in a hotel

Nice to have:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-directed and able to work without supervision
Team player
Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
Highly self-started, motivated individual who thrives in multi-tasking, fast paced environment
Passionate about hospitality industry
Punctual and strong organizational skills
Flexible in working different shifts (AM, PM, nights)
Good communication or social skills

What we offer:

Professional environment to work in and opportunity to learn from hospitality industry professionals
Career possibilities within Marriott International
Personal coaching and training for career development
Take Care program focusing on wellbeing with healthy and fun activities
Study-release periods at Hotel or Culinary School
Short courses and online eLearning programs
Portfolio of evidence completion support
All educational costs carried by the company
Employment support upon graduation

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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