Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $77,000.00 - $102,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Relocation assistance
bonus eligible
Free parking
Free Employee Meal
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Job Description
The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis, located at 100 Carondelet Plaza in Clayton, Missouri, is part of the prestigious Ritz-Carlton brand and Marriott International portfolio. Recognized globally for its commitment to luxury hospitality, The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis offers exceptional service, elegant accommodations, and an environment that values innovation, teamwork, and guest satisfaction. The hotel has earned numerous awards for excellence in service, making it a top destination for discerning guests seeking unforgettable experiences. With a team-oriented work culture that fosters growth, inclusion, and creativity, The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis is dedicated to upholding its reputation as a leader in the hospitality industry while... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 4 years experience in the 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 the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area
Job Qualifications
- Strong leadership skills
- Proven experience in banquets or large scale catering operations
- Ability to supervise and manage kitchen staff effectively
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Excellent menu planning and food production coordination skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain high quality food presentation and preparation
- Financial acumen for budgeting and cost control
- Experience in training and mentoring staff
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Job Duties
- Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation for property banquets and events
- utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others
- advocates sound financial/business decision making
- demonstrates honesty/integrity
- leads by example
- supervises and manages employees
- manages all day-to-day operations
- understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence
- encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
- serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors
- ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees
- supervises banquet kitchen shift operations
- establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team
- leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications
- estimates daily banquet event order production needs
- coordinates banquet production and plating with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef and Banquet Maitre'd
- recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor
- plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for all banquet functions
- maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards
- ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures
- assists the Executive Chef and Purchasing Manager with banquet menu planning and food purchasing
- develops banquet, seasonal and specialty menus for catering customers
- knows and implements brand’s Safety Standards
- ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products
- prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
- checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
- assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays
- 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
- improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed
- strives to improve service performance
- sets a positive example for guest relations
- empowers employees to provide excellent customer service
- sets and supports achievement of goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work
- understands the impact of departments operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals
- supports procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls
- identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills
- identifies the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others
- participates in employee progress discipline procedures
- participates in training staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes
- reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met
- ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process
- assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills
- 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 daily Banquet Event meetings to review culinary requirements
- attends and participates in all pertinent meetings
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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