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The Ritz-Carlton, located at 455 Grand Bay Dr, Miami, Florida, is a world-renowned luxury hospitality brand known for providing exceptional guest experiences and a commitment to excellence. As part of Marriott International's portfolio, The Ritz-Carlton stands as a symbol of refined service and elegance, offering its guests unique and memorable stays across more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide. The company is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where associates feel valued and empowered to deliver extraordinary service. The Ritz-Carlton's Gold Standards—comprising their Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values—serve as the cornerstone of the unique culture and operational philosophy that help create unparalleled luxury hospitality experiences each day.

This particular opportunity is for a full-time, non-management position within The Ritz-Carlton's main kitchen team. As a culinary professional in this role, you will play an integral part in maintaining the high standards of food preparation and presentation that The Ritz-Carlton is famous for. The role focuses on the preparation and cooking of special meals and substitute items, ensuring the right temperature and quality of food, and adhering rigorously to recipes and presentation standards. You will be responsible for regulating cooking appliances such as ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters, as well as managing food thawing and food logs efficiently. The role requires a keen eye for detail to ensure proper portioning, garnish, and the overall quality and quantity of prepared food.

In addition, you will act as a vital communication link between the kitchen and Food & Beverage service staff, keeping them informed of daily specials, out-of-stock items, and excess food that can be used creatively in daily specials. Your responsibilities will extend to preparing both hot and cold foods while maintaining strict quality and safety standards. You will assist management with various employee-related functions including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating team members, thus helping to foster a positive and productive kitchen culture.

Your work environment will demand adherence to company policies, safety regulations, and professional conduct, including maintaining a clean and professional appearance and protecting proprietary information and company assets. You will be expected to handle physically demanding tasks such as standing for extended periods, lifting objects of up to 25 pounds, and performing motions such as bending, twisting, and stooping as part of optimum kitchen operations. By engaging with guests and team members using professional and clear communication, you will contribute to the high standards of service expected at The Ritz-Carlton.

The position emphasizes a commitment to continuous learning and embodying The Ritz-Carlton's culture to deliver guest experiences that are memorable long after the stay. This role offers the chance to grow professionally within a respected global hospitality brand where innovation, compassion, and collaborative teamwork are highly valued. Joining The Ritz-Carlton means becoming part of a global team dedicated to hospitality excellence and luxury service where you can build a rewarding career, contribute meaningfully, and become the best version of yourself.