Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $62,000.00 - $83,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
wellness programs
Job Description
The Westin Chicago River North is a distinguished hotel located in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, offering a blend of comfort, sophistication, and exceptional guest experiences. As part of Marriott International, a globally recognized hospitality leader, The Westin emphasizes wellness and well-being, aiming to empower both guests and employees to live their best lives while traveling or working. Marriott International prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment that values the diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences of its associates, promoting equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The hotel boasts a vibrant culinary department committed to delivering high-quality food and beverage services aligned with... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Four years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area
- Or two-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major
- Two years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area
- Ability to lead kitchen teams and manage daily operations
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Excellent communication and team management skills
- Ability to work full time in a management role
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Four years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area
- Or two-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major
- Two years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to manage a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with inventory management and budgeting
- Proficient in scheduling and labor management systems
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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