Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Mainsail Lodging & Development. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International.

JOB SUMMARY

Lead the Culinary team and manages the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food service outlets for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations. This position is expected to achieve profitable, competitive, quality products.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

• Manage daily operations. Responsible for complying with company policies which include financial performance, effective food and labor cost control, guest satisfaction, personal development, procurement, community relations, equipment standards, and a high level of the sanitation and safety standards (maintained by weekly inspections). 
• Provide consistency and quality of sanitation and cleanliness through execution of the fundamentals, i.e., spot and heavy cleaning, rotation and proper storage of controllable, and through the motivation and development of the associates.  Must comply with local, state and federal health and sanitation codes and is responsible for meeting those standards.
• Oversee the efficient distribution of all supplies and equipment to all food and beverage outlets.
• Promote sense of ownership towards use of all controllables and equipment. Ensure all silver is clean and in presentable condition.
• Constantly spot check equipment for sanitation, safety and proper working condition.
• Assists in the inventory management and ongoing maintenance of hotel operating equipment and other assets.
• Oversee Front of the House Operations along with Food and Beverage Manager
• Maintain and supervise good housekeeping practices in all food production areas, dish room, loading dock, walk-ins and freezers, and other assigned areas, strictly enforcing the “clean as you go” policy. 
• Attend BEO meetings, as appropriate.
• Promote and maintain effective inter/intra-departmental communications.
• Listen effectively, anticipate and resolve problems as they arise.
• Embrace and teach empowerment principles to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Prepare weekly schedule and labor analysis, and payroll for all associates in the Food & Beverage area.
• Develop budgetary goals with superior and monitor for results.
• Maintain accurate controllable check book controls for expenditures.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

• Responsible for interviewing, hiring and evaluating associates.
• Develop departmental training program for associates to learn purpose and objective of minimizing controllable losses 
• Enforce training and ensure safe work environment through the Job Safety Analysis, weekly sanitation inspections and follow-ups, loss prevention and quality assurance.
• Schedule and conduct monthly staff meetings
• Coach/Counsel staff members when necessary.
• Drive commitment to quality assurance, safe work practices,
• Maintain high associate morale throughout the working area

• Be familiar with the organization of the Hotel and know the function of each department.
• Attend staff meetings/training sessions as required by management
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive management experience
• Minimum of 5-year experience in a hotel or fine dining restaurant, and 3-year experience as a Head Chef required. 
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals
• Ability to compose menus that reflect the marketplace with unique flare.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Previous knowledge of Bar Operations required
• Previous experience analyzing P&L statement

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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