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The Ritz-Carlton, a prestigious global brand within Marriott International, is synonymous with luxury hospitality and exceptional service. With more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton has set the standard for rare and special luxury experiences, delivering excellence in care and comfort to guests. This renowned hotel brand is dedicated to fostering a culture that values the unique backgrounds, talents, and experiences of its associates, ensuring an inclusive and supportive work environment. Committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity, The Ritz-Carlton encourages creativity, thoughtfulness, and compassion among its team members, which in turn drives the continued success of the brand. The Ritz-Carlton's "Gold Standards" — including the Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values — form the foundation of their service philosophy, guiding employees to consistently improve and provide gracious, thoughtful hospitality.

The role of Kitchen Manager at The Ritz-Carlton located at 50 Central Park South in New York, New York, offers a unique opportunity to lead one of the most critical operational departments within the luxury hotel. This full-time management position comes with an annual salary range of $81,000 to $102,000 and includes eligibility for bonuses. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the overall success of daily kitchen operations, ensuring that the culinary standards expected by the brand are consistently met while driving guest and employee satisfaction. This role requires strong leadership abilities, as the Kitchen Manager leads a talented team, supervises multiple kitchen areas, and helps develop staff through coaching and performance management.

The Kitchen Manager’s duties are comprehensive and vital for maintaining the high quality and consistency of food products served within the hotel. This includes managing kitchen shift operations, collaborating with the Executive Chef, preparing and cooking a variety of food items, creating new culinary concepts, and ensuring that all food handling and sanitation standards are strictly observed. The position also requires the Manager to oversee purchasing, receiving, and food storage, maintain equipment functionality, and enforce compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Exceptional customer service is a key aspect of this role. The Kitchen Manager is expected to lead by example, fostering a positive guest relations environment, empowering employees to meet and exceed customer expectations, and handling guest feedback and complaints in a professional manner. Furthermore, the Manager must set and achieve culinary goals, manage labor effectively using scheduling systems, and conduct human resource activities such as employee coaching, mentoring, and performance appraisals.

Joining The Ritz-Carlton means becoming part of a global team that values and recognizes your contributions. The Kitchen Manager position offers the chance to work within an institution that not only sets the standard for luxury hospitality but also supports professional development, encouraging employees to become the best versions of themselves while contributing to a culture of excellence.