Executive Chef

4 days ago


Des Plaines, Illinois, United States Marriott International Inc Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Executive Chef to lead our culinary team at Marriott International Inc. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for the overall success of our daily kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage kitchen shift operations and ensure compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Estimate daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicate production needs to kitchen personnel daily.
  • Assist the Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.
  • Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
  • Develop, design, or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
  • Maintain purchasing, receiving, and food storage standards.
  • Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
  • Perform all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary.
  • Recognize superior quality products, presentations, and flavor.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Follow proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
  • Operate and maintain all department equipment and report malfunctions.
  • Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
Leadership and Team Management
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
  • Lead shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
  • Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocate sound financial/business decision making; demonstrate honesty/integrity; lead by example.
  • Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
  • Serve as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
  • Maintain the productivity level of employees.
  • Ensure employees understand expectations and parameters.
  • Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensure employees do the same within the team.
  • Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
  • Communicate performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
  • Recognize success performance and produce desired results.
Customer Service and Quality
  • Provide services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards, and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
  • Set a positive example for guest relations.
  • Empower employees to provide excellent customer service.
  • Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Handle guest problems and complaints.
Goals and Performance
  • Achieve and exceed goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
  • Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
  • Utilize the Labor Management System to effectively schedule to business demands and for tracking of employee time and attendance.
  • Train employees in safety procedures.
Human Resources and Development
  • Identify the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
  • Improve service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
  • Participate in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
  • Bring issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as necessary.

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