Specialty Chef

The Ritz-Carlton is a globally recognized luxury hospitality brand known for setting the highest standards in guest service and luxury experiences. As part of Marriott International, The Ritz-Carlton operates over 100 award-winning properties worldwide, delivering exceptional hospitality experiences that leave a lasting impression on guests. The brand is renowned for creating unique and memorable stays inspired by its Gold Standards, which include principles such as the Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values. This culture empowers its associates to be creative, thoughtful, and compassionate while working together to uphold the company's reputation as a global leader in luxury hospitality. Marriott International emphasizes diversity and inclusion, providing an equal opportunity workplace that values and celebrates the rich blend of backgrounds, talents, and experiences of its team members. The commitment to non-discrimination ensures that all employees, including those with disabilities or veteran status, are welcomed and supported.

This position is a full-time management role located in Irving, Texas, at a Ritz-Carlton property. The annual salary ranges between $77,000 and $102,000, with bonus eligibility included. The role involves managing the specialty restaurant kitchen, ensuring the quality, consistency, and productivity of culinary operations. The individual in this position is accountable for coordinating menus, purchasing, staffing, food preparation, and compliance with sanitation and food standards. Beyond overseeing daily kitchen operations, this role requires hands-on culinary skills as well as leadership qualities to develop and train the team, improving overall guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining operating budgets.

The Culinary Manager will develop new menu applications and ideas specific to the specialty restaurant, supervise kitchen shift operations, and monitor proper food handling and storage. They will regularly assess food quality, plating, and presentation to meet the highest standards, ensuring that culinary offerings delight guests and adhere to applicable laws and regulations. This management role also encompasses hiring and cross-training employees, setting kitchen performance goals, managing budgets, and implementing safety standards.

Employee engagement and fostering a culture of trust and respect are central to this role. The manager will lead by example, guiding teams with strong interpersonal and communication skills to encourage cooperation and excellence. They will address guest feedback and complaints, ensuring service delivers superior customer satisfaction. As a key figure in the restaurant’s success, the Culinary Manager helps build a collaborative team environment while aligning kitchen operations with the property’s financial objectives.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton team, the Culinary Manager becomes part of a prestigious brand dedicated to the luxury hospitality industry, with opportunities for career growth and development. Employees are encouraged to bring their best selves to work, contribute to a supportive team culture, and advance their professional skills within a globally respected organization. This role is ideal for an experienced culinary professional with strong leadership capabilities, a passion for premium food service, and a commitment to excellence in guest experiences.