Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $26.92 - $32.69
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
bonus eligible
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training opportunities
Job Description
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, a distinguished part of Marriott International, represents a renowned global hospitality brand recognized for its commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences and fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity. Established in 1937, Sheraton has grown to become one of the world’s leading hotel brands with over 400 community locations worldwide. The brand is dedicated to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere where guests and associates alike feel a true sense of belonging. With a rich heritage and an expansive global presence, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is a premier choice for travelers seeking comfort, elegance, and outstanding service.
At the Sheraton located at 5594 W Wildhorse Pass Blvd, Chandler, Arizona, the Food and Beverage department is seeking a dedicated and experienced Culinary Manager to join their team on a full-time basis. This management role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about culinary excellence and leadership within a vibrant kitchen environment. The position offers an hourly pay ranging from $26.92 to $32.69 and is bonus eligible, providing a competitive compensation package to reward outstanding performance.
The Culinary Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen by overseeing daily culinary activities and leading staff effectively. This individual is responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction. The role demands hands-on leadership, as the Culinary Manager actively participates in food preparation, purchasing, and kitchen sanitation tasks alongside their team. By fostering a positive work environment and mentoring culinary staff, the manager contributes significantly to both employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Key responsibilities include coordinating food production to meet quality and presentation standards, managing inventory and procurement processes to align with budgetary constraints, and working closely with restaurant and banquet departments to ensure seamless service and timing of events. The Culinary Manager is instrumental in developing new menu concepts, promotions, and decorative food displays that enhance the guest dining experience.
Leadership and supervisory duties are paramount, as the manager ensures that employees perform their duties productively, adhere to performance expectations, and sustain a safe and clean workplace. This role involves coaching and mentoring team members, conducting performance appraisals, and participating in employee recognition initiatives. Effective communication skills are essential, as the manager must handle employee concerns, enforce loss prevention policies, report equipment malfunctions, and encourage teamwork and cooperation among staff.
Exceptional customer service is at the heart of the Culinary Manager’s duties. This role requires providing superior guest services, addressing customer complaints, and empowering employees to uphold service standards. The Culinary Manager's ability to set a positive example and improve service performance is critical to maintaining the hotel’s reputation for excellence.
The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background and significant experience in culinary arts or food and beverage management. A high school diploma or GED with five years of relevant experience or a two-year degree from an accredited institution paired with three years in the field is required. This blend of education and practical exposure equips the Culinary Manager with the expertise needed to excel in a dynamic kitchen environment.
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, through Marriott International, is committed to equal employment opportunities, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace where every associate can thrive, irrespective of any protected characteristic. Joining the Sheraton family means becoming part of a global network of passionate hospitality professionals dedicated to delivering memorable guest experiences and contributing positively to their communities. If you are driven by excellence, leadership, and the pursuit of culinary artistry, this role offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career within a prestigious international brand.
At the Sheraton located at 5594 W Wildhorse Pass Blvd, Chandler, Arizona, the Food and Beverage department is seeking a dedicated and experienced Culinary Manager to join their team on a full-time basis. This management role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about culinary excellence and leadership within a vibrant kitchen environment. The position offers an hourly pay ranging from $26.92 to $32.69 and is bonus eligible, providing a competitive compensation package to reward outstanding performance.
The Culinary Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen by overseeing daily culinary activities and leading staff effectively. This individual is responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction. The role demands hands-on leadership, as the Culinary Manager actively participates in food preparation, purchasing, and kitchen sanitation tasks alongside their team. By fostering a positive work environment and mentoring culinary staff, the manager contributes significantly to both employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Key responsibilities include coordinating food production to meet quality and presentation standards, managing inventory and procurement processes to align with budgetary constraints, and working closely with restaurant and banquet departments to ensure seamless service and timing of events. The Culinary Manager is instrumental in developing new menu concepts, promotions, and decorative food displays that enhance the guest dining experience.
Leadership and supervisory duties are paramount, as the manager ensures that employees perform their duties productively, adhere to performance expectations, and sustain a safe and clean workplace. This role involves coaching and mentoring team members, conducting performance appraisals, and participating in employee recognition initiatives. Effective communication skills are essential, as the manager must handle employee concerns, enforce loss prevention policies, report equipment malfunctions, and encourage teamwork and cooperation among staff.
Exceptional customer service is at the heart of the Culinary Manager’s duties. This role requires providing superior guest services, addressing customer complaints, and empowering employees to uphold service standards. The Culinary Manager's ability to set a positive example and improve service performance is critical to maintaining the hotel’s reputation for excellence.
The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background and significant experience in culinary arts or food and beverage management. A high school diploma or GED with five years of relevant experience or a two-year degree from an accredited institution paired with three years in the field is required. This blend of education and practical exposure equips the Culinary Manager with the expertise needed to excel in a dynamic kitchen environment.
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, through Marriott International, is committed to equal employment opportunities, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace where every associate can thrive, irrespective of any protected characteristic. Joining the Sheraton family means becoming part of a global network of passionate hospitality professionals dedicated to delivering memorable guest experiences and contributing positively to their communities. If you are driven by excellence, leadership, and the pursuit of culinary artistry, this role offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career within a prestigious international brand.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 5 years experience in culinary, food and beverage or related area
- OR Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management or related field
- At least 3 years experience in a professional culinary or food and beverage environment
- Ability to work day shift with open availability preferred
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to maintaining food safety and sanitation standards
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 5 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area
- OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major
- 3 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership experience
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to manage a team effectively
- Experience with inventory and budget management
- Customer service skills
- Problem-solving abilities
Job Duties
- Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products including artistic contributions
- Maintains food handling and sanitation standards
- Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms
- Performs all duties of culinary and related kitchen area employees in high demand times
- Oversees production and preparation of culinary items
- Ensures employees keep their work areas clean and sanitary
- Works with restaurant and banquet departments to coordinate service and timing of events and meals
- Communicates areas in need of attention to staff and follows up to ensure follow through
- Supports and assists with new menus, concepts and promotions for the restaurant outlets and banquets
- Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays
- Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
- Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
- Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees
- Ensures completion of assigned duties
- Coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others
- advocates sound financial/business decision making
- demonstrates honesty/integrity
- leads by example
- Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications
- Handles employee questions and concerns
- Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills
- Conducts employee performance appraisal process, giving feedback as needed
- Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position
- Participates in an on-going employee recognition program
- Monitors employee's progress towards meeting performance expectations
- Conducts training when appropriate
- Follows specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work
- Monitors staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met
- Places orders for appropriate supplies and manages food and supply inventories according to budget
- Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results
- Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention
- Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis
- Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed
- Sets a positive example for guest relations
- Strives to improve service performance
- Handles guest problems and complaints seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary
- Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines
- Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
- Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors
- Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
- Complies with loss prevention policies and procedures
- Reports malfunctions in department equipment
- Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
Job Criteria
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