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Culinary and F&B Operations Director

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $126,900.00 - $173,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
educational assistance
401(k) Plan
stock purchase plan
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
Childcare discounts

Job Description

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, known for its expansive portfolio of brands, properties, and global presence. With a heritage of delivering exceptional hospitality experiences, Marriott is committed to innovation, quality, and guest satisfaction. The company offers diverse opportunities for associates to grow and thrive within a supportive and inclusive culture. Marriott International’s headquarters are located in Bethesda, Maryland, serving as the hub for global operations, strategy, and leadership. The company champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where unique backgrounds and talents are valued and celebrated.

The role of Director, Culinary and Food & Beverage (F&... Show More

Job Requirements

  • bachelor’s degree in business administration, hotel and restaurant management, culinary science, or related field
  • minimum 8 years of leadership experience in luxury culinary and restaurant/bar operations, preferably with multi-unit, corporate, or cruise/hotel/rail experience
  • excellent project management and change leadership capabilities
  • deep understanding of luxury guest expectations, demonstrated in both hoh and foh

Job Qualifications

  • bachelor’s degree in business administration, hotel and restaurant management, culinary science, or related field
  • minimum 8 years of leadership experience in both luxury culinary and restaurant/bar operations, preferably with multi-unit, corporate, or cruise/hotel/rail experience
  • excellent project management and change leadership capabilities
  • deep understanding of luxury guest expectations, demonstrated in both hoh and foh
  • support culinary operations, training, and sustainability initiatives globally
  • facilitate collaboration across departments and manage timelines and budgets for culinary projects
  • facilitate collaboration efforts in menu innovation, kitchen design, and culinary product development
  • facilitate collaboration and support multi-disciplinary teams to develop customer-centric, profitable culinary and f&b solutions
  • translate strategic requirements into engaging products and services that enhance brand loyalty
  • develop visual models, prototypes, and storyboards to communicate concepts
  • ensure project milestones, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met
  • promote innovation by integrating guest feedback, operational constraints, and trend insights
  • provide clear communication and project updates to executive leadership and stakeholders
  • build strong relationships across the business owners, brand, discipline, and continental teams to align goals and resources
  • drive a culture of creativity, continuous learning, and innovation within the team and broader organization
  • deep expertise in luxury culinary and f&b operations with a passion for superior product quality and innovative flavor profiles
  • experience in forbes five star environments and familiarity with ftg/lqa standards
  • proven success leading projects and initiatives in matrix organizations
  • strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to influence at executive levels
  • experience designing and delivering creative culinary concepts from ideation to implementation
  • ability to read blueprints and floor plans
  • passion for design trends and operational challenges
  • strong business acumen and financial management skills, including budgeting and cost analysis
  • demonstrated ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and work effectively under pressure

Job Duties

  • facilitate collaboration between luxury design, development, and implementation of culinary, restaurant, and bar concepts for business operations
  • collaborate with the brand, discipline, and owners’ leadership to innovate and elevate guest f&b experiences
  • review and approve design and renovation plans with key executives, ensuring design integrity and operational efficiency align with marriott’s strategy and owners' goals
  • manage multiple projects, balancing competing priorities across disciplines, brands, continents and the business owners
  • mentor and guide culinary and f&b development teams, fostering professional growth
  • serve as a subject matter expert for culinary standards and operational best practices, including forbes f&b, and michelin requirements
  • drive sustainability initiatives and support culinary training programs globally
  • represent marriott at industry events, boards, and meetings, facilitating knowledge sharing and partnerships
  • conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities
  • utilize design thinking to champion customer-centric innovation and improve guest engagement initiatives

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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