Restaurant Chef - Mediterranean

Marriott International is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, boasting more than 100 award-winning properties around the world. Among its prestigious portfolio, The Ritz-Carlton brand sets the standard for luxury service and exceptional guest experiences. Marriott International prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where associates from various backgrounds come together to create memorable moments for guests. With a strong commitment to equal opportunity employment, Marriott offers a rewarding career path for professionals aspiring to excel in hotel and restaurant management within a luxury environment.

The position offered is a full-time management role located in Miami, Florida, at 455 Grand Bay Drive. This unique opportunity is based in a single restaurant concept inspired by Marriott International's innovative approach, integrating culinary distinction with business acumen. The role offers an annual salary ranging between $101,000 and $130,000 and includes eligibility for bonuses, recognizing outstanding performance and contribution to business success.

As a Management professional at this prestigious establishment, you will be responsible for driving innovation and delivering exceptional business results. Your duties will include overseeing and creating new restaurant applications, ideas, relationships, systems, and products. Artistic contributions to the restaurant's concept will also be a key aspect of the role, helping to foster a memorable and unique brand identity that resonates with guests.

You will work closely with the Restaurant General Manager and hotel/brand marketing teams to develop and execute marketing and public relations strategies that enhance the restaurant's visibility and promote guest engagement. This role demands a strong focus on creating and maintaining a prominent image in the market while supporting both on-site and off-site public relations opportunities, social media communications, and community events.

Building strong, enduring relationships with guests and colleagues lies at the heart of this role. You will engage with customers directly to obtain feedback and ensure a superior guest experience by supervising kitchen operations and managing the quality and presentation of food. Emphasis will be placed on crafting exciting and memorable dining experiences.

Financial responsibility is central to this management role as you will be accountable for achieving restaurant-specific profit and loss goals. Collaborating with the Restaurant General Manager, you will use entrepreneurial skills to identify financial opportunities, assess culinary trends, and actively participate in sales processes to drive revenue growth. Managing kitchen goals including budget, team performance, and productivity will also be an essential part of your duties.

In addition, you will play an important role in human resource and talent management activities. This includes participating in recruiting efforts, interviewing, hiring, coaching, mentoring, and managing employee relations and performance evaluations. You will support staff development through training programs focused on culinary specialties, menu knowledge, and guest service skills while fostering a positive and cooperative team environment.

The Ritz-Carlton's Gold Standards form the foundation of daily operations, focusing on guest satisfaction, mutual respect among team members, and continuous improvement. Your role will be to embody and promote these standards, ensuring that every guest experience is gracious, thoughtful, and reflective of the brand's exceptional reputation in luxury hospitality. Marriott International offers an enriching workplace where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to a global team, and become the best version of yourself.