Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,170.00 - $83,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
401(k) Plan
stock purchase plan
Commuter Benefits
employee assistance plan
Childcare discounts
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Disability insurance
accident insurance
Paid parental leave
educational assistance
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Job Description
W Bellevue and Westin Bellevue are esteemed luxury hotel properties located in the vibrant city of Bellevue, Washington. Part of the globally recognized Marriott International portfolio, these hotels offer sophisticated hospitality experiences that combine modern design with exceptional service. W Bellevue stands out as a leader in luxury lifestyle hotels, known for its innovative approach to guest engagement and a commitment to providing an environment that sparks curiosity and enhances the worldviews of its visitors. Westin Bellevue complements this with its focus on wellness, offering guests a rejuvenating stay in an environment that balances comfort, health, and productivity. Together, these... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 4 years experience in 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
- 2 years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area
- Ability to work full-time
- Willingness to lead and manage kitchen staff
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation
- Effective communication and leadership skills
- Availability to work in Bellevue, Washington
- Compliance with applicable laws and hotel policies
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED with 4 years experience in 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 with 2 years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area
- Demonstrated culinary talents and knowledge of food preparation and presentation techniques
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing kitchen staff
- Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills to lead and motivate team members
- Ability to handle guest complaints and provide high-level customer service
- Experience with budgeting, labor management, and performance appraisal processes
- Ability to develop innovative culinary concepts and decorative food displays
- Capable of operating and maintaining kitchen equipment
Job Duties
- Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all food and beverage policies, standards and procedures
- Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily
- Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation
- Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
- Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions
- Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays
- Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards
- Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
- Performs all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary
- Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor
- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products
- Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions
- Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
- Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
- Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others
- advocates sound financial/business decision making
- demonstrates honesty/integrity
- leads by example
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
- Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors
- Maintains the productivity level of employees
- Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters
- Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team
- Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently
- Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position
- Recognizes success performance and produces 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
- Sets a positive example for guest relations
- Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service
- Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
- Handles guest problems and complaints
- Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
- Utilizes the Labor Management System to effectively schedule to business demands and for tracking of employee time and attendance
- Trains employees in safety procedures
- Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills
- Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed
- Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed
- Brings issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as necessary
- Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
- Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
- Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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