
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $73,700.00 - $101,500.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with employer match
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
short-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
employee discounts on hotels
Employee discounts on restaurants
Job Description
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, is a renowned luxury hotel located atop Water Tower Place in the historic Gold Coast neighborhood. This prestigious property offers guests an exceptional experience with its iconic architecture, a thriving culinary scene, beautifully landscaped public spaces, and a wealth of cultural attractions, including an array of museums and renowned shopping destinations such as Michigan Avenue. The hotel itself features a luxurious spa, rooftop lounge, locally inspired restaurant, indoor lap pool, and spacious accommodations that provide breathtaking views of the city. With such a rich combination of amenities and surroundings, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, stands out as a premier... Show More
Job Requirements
- More than two years of post high school education but less than a four-year college degree
- Minimum five to ten years of experience in kitchen management
- Prior experience managing a unionized kitchen preferred
- Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Moderate hearing for safety communication
- Excellent vision for safety reasons
- Moderate speech communication skills
- Excellent comprehension and literacy for budget analysis
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting 30-35 pounds multiple times per shift, carrying various items, kneeling for inspections, and standing continuously for up to 50% of the shift
- Capability to work in varying temperature conditions from -10 degrees to over 100 degrees inside the kitchen environment
Job Qualifications
- More than two years of post high school education but less than a four-year college degree
- Minimum five to ten years of experience in a related kitchen management role
- Prior experience managing a unionized kitchen preferred
- Advanced knowledge of culinary management principles and practices
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to analyze budgets and financial reports
- Excellent comprehension and literacy skills
- Moderate speech communication skills
- Ability to understand and implement food safety and sanitation standards
Job Duties
- Plan and manage the unionized kitchen staff in procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in a safe, sanitary work environment
- Recommend menu and procedural changes
- Recommend the budget and manage food and labor costs within approved budget constraints
- Perform all essential functions adhering to SOPs and food programs to ensure consistent, quality products
- Manage associates and managers to attract, retain and motivate employees while providing a safe environment
- Hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication and discipline and terminate as appropriate
- Monitor and control maintenance and sanitation of kitchen, equipment and related areas to meet or exceed standards and regulations
- Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department’s budget and analyze, forecast, monitor and control labor and food costs
- Develop and implement menus and back-up to improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality
- Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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