Executive Sous Chef

The College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, located at 3501 University Blvd E, Adelphi, Maryland, is a premier hospitality destination known for offering exceptional guest experiences and world-class amenities. As part of Marriott International, one of the most respected names in the global hospitality industry, the hotel upholds the brand’s commitment to 'Wonderful Hospitality. Always.' This establishment blends a rich cultural heritage with modern luxury to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for guests from all over the world. Marriott Hotels continuously strive to improve and innovate, ensuring that every stay is memorable through thoughtful service and attention to detail.

The position offered is a full-time Management role within the Food and Beverage & Culinary category at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. This opportunity offers a salary range of $83,000 to $114,000 annually and is bonus eligible. This role focuses on culinary leadership, requiring the candidate to exhibit culinary talents by personally performing kitchen tasks while assisting in leading the staff and managing all food-related functions. The successful candidate will work diligently to continually improve both guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing financial performance in all food service areas.

This dynamic leadership role involves supervising all kitchen areas, including banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge, and employee cafeteria, as well as all support areas such as the dish room and purchasing departments. The individual will be responsible for guiding and developing staff, including direct reports, ensuring sanitation standards and food quality are consistently met. As part of Marriott’s team, the manager will be expected to uphold brand safety standards and administer property policies fairly and consistently.

Key responsibilities include setting and maintaining culinary goals and budgets, monitoring food quality and presentation, managing costs related to food, supplies, uniforms, and equipment, and supporting exceptional customer service to enhance guest satisfaction and retention. This position also involves human resource activities such as coaching, mentoring, training employees on cooking techniques and safety procedures, and administering performance appraisals. The manager will be a role model in guest hospitality, exemplifying excellent customer service while creating a positive atmosphere for both guests and team members.

Success in this role demands strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to influence and encourage a cohesive team environment. The manager will respond to and handle guest complaints, solicit employee feedback through an open-door policy, and identify areas for improvement using guest satisfaction data. This is a critical role in ensuring that the culinary operations meet the highest standards while fostering employee development and maintaining a safe, sanitary, and efficient work environment.

Joining the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center means becoming part of an organization committed to equal opportunity employment. Marriott International values diversity and inclusivity and actively fosters an environment where associates’ unique backgrounds are celebrated. Beyond competitive compensation, Marriott offers a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support employees and enrich their well-being, career growth, and personal life. This makes it an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to advance their careers in a reputable, global hospitality brand.