Executive Chef

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Delta Santa Clara. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

As an Executive Chef you will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Culinary Department in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and our established policies and procedures. It is also the Executive Chef’s responsibility to assure that high quality food service is provided at all times.

JOB DUTIES

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Kitchen Staff. This includes department policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that the department services and activities can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the guests and company standards of quality.
• Responsible for forecasting, budgeting, P&L responsibility, food and labor cost management and creative food presentations with coordination with Director of Food and Beverage.
• Design exceptional menus, purchase goods and continuously make necessary improvements.
• Ability to motivate a team to achieve desired objectives. A team builder with a strong work ethic.
• Strive for quality guest experience, analyzing guest satisfaction comments and implementing changes when necessary as guided by guest comment data.
• Supervise events, including VIP events. Will ensure quality service in all aspects of events including meal preparation, pre-event delegation, client relationships, ordering, event order execution, pre and post conference communication and analyzation.
• Accept criticism and make adjustments as required
• Responsible for the recruitment, selection and training of competent department personnel
• Determine departmental staffing, evaluate employee performance, and make recommendations to the Assistant General Manager concerning wage and salary adjustments, hiring, terminations, transfers, etc.
• Assure that a stock level of basic/non-basic food, supplies, emergency supply, equipment, etc., are maintained at adequate levels at all times
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to Director Of Food And Beverage concerning the operation of the Kitchen Department and execute as directed
• Assure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties/services
• Schedule department working hours, personnel, work assignments, etc., Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies and company labor standards
• Establish food service production line, etc. to assure that meals are prepared on time
• Coordinate room service deliveries to ensure meals are accurate, served timely and warm

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Culinary School Degree or equivalent experience.
• Must have experience in a supervisory capacity in a hotel environment that must include strong banquet experience.
• Must have previous experience controlling food and labor costs
• Must be knowledgeable of Kitchen procedures, as well as related laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to food operations
• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate effectively in the English language; conversational knowledge of a second language a plus but not required
• Computer skills necessary for food ordering, email, report development/tracking
• Availability to work beyond normal work hours during the week and on weekends

Why Work with Us?

We offer competitive pay and benefits such as health insurance, 401k Savings Plan, vacation and sick time off. Other perks include employee Marriott hotel room rate discounts where available. Be challenged and rewarded for the work you do. Come and explore the world of hospitality, meet people from all over the world, and enjoy the adventure in all your travels!

Delta Hotel by Marriott Santa Clara-Silicon Valley is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 annually.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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