Specialty Restaurant Chef

The St. Regis San Francisco, located at 125 3rd St, San Francisco, California, is a prestigious luxury hotel that is part of the esteemed St. Regis Hotels & Resorts portfolio under Marriott International. Known for combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, the St. Regis brand is dedicated to providing exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts worldwide. Established originally by John Jacob Astor IV in New York City at the dawn of the twentieth century, St. Regis has continually maintained its reputation for an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service. This legacy is delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts who blend classic sophistication with modern sensibility, enhanced by the signature Butler Service that epitomizes the brand's hospitality excellence.

The St. Regis San Francisco is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Culinary Manager to lead its specialty restaurant kitchen operations. This full-time management role offers an annual salary range of $81,000 to $108,000 and includes bonus eligibility, reflecting the significance of this position within the hotel's food and beverage department. The Culinary Manager position is critical in ensuring the quality, consistency, and production excellence of the hotel's specialty restaurant kitchen. This role requires not only culinary talents to personally perform kitchen tasks but also strong leadership skills to manage and inspire a kitchen staff, oversee all food-related functions, and coordinate menus, purchasing, staffing, and food preparation.

The Culinary Manager will be accountable for maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, complying with all food and beverage policies, and meeting the highest guest satisfaction standards through exceptional culinary offerings and service. The role involves developing and training the culinary team to continually improve results and operational efficiency while managing the specialty restaurant's operating budget. Success in this position demands an understanding of the impact of kitchen operations on the hotel's overall financial goals and the ability to lead the team effectively to achieve or exceed these targets.

In addition to culinary expertise, the successful candidate will have a strong focus on customer service, ensuring that guest needs are anticipated and met with excellence. They are responsible for fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture, encouraging mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. The Culinary Manager will also engage in human resource activities such as employee coaching, mentoring, performance appraisals, progressive discipline, and participation in hiring, ensuring that the kitchen staff is well-trained and aligned with brand standards.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a luxurious and esteemed environment with a globally recognized brand. St. Regis prides itself on diversity, equity, and inclusion, embracing an equal opportunity approach to employment where all backgrounds are valued and respected. Candidates who thrive in dynamic, high-end hospitality environments where innovation, tradition, and unparalleled guest experiences intersect will find this role both challenging and rewarding. Joining the St. Regis San Francisco means becoming part of a leading global hotel brand where you can do your best work, begin your career purpose, belong to a supportive team, and become the best version of yourself.