Executive Chef - Executive Guidance Team

Marriott•Arlington, VA

10d•$139,000 - $189,000

About The Position

The Executive Chef is accountable for the overall success of daily kitchen operations. The role demonstrates culinary expertise through hands-on work while leading staff and managing food-related functions. It focuses on improving guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing financial performance and ensuring a consistent, high-quality product across all kitchen areas. The Executive Chef guides and develops staff, oversees food preparation and support areas, and ensures sanitation and food standards are achieved. The position leads kitchen operations, sets and monitors goals and standards, manages food-related expenses, and contributes to budgeting. It directs menu development and food preparation, maintains purchasing and storage standards, and ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation requirements. The Executive Chef also supports exceptional guest service and manages hiring-related development, coaching, performance appraisals, and progressive discipline for areas of responsibility. The role is with The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott International. The company describes its culture as grounded in its Gold Standards, including its Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values, and emphasizes exceptional luxury hospitality, equal opportunity, and an inclusive environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in culinary, food and beverage, or a related professional area; alternatively, a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related major and 4 years of relevant experience.
Ensure employees maintain required food-handling and sanitation certifications.
Follow food-handling, sanitation, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Lead the kitchen management team and direct day-to-day kitchen operations.
Coordinate and supervise cooks and other food-preparation staff; provide guidance, set performance standards, and monitor performance.
Demonstrate cooking techniques and equipment to staff, and step into employee duties or arrange coverage when needed.
Review staffing levels to meet guest-service, operational, and financial objectives.
Foster trust, respect, cooperation, open communication, and employee feedback; address employee concerns and administer property policies fairly and consistently.
Develop and implement purchasing and receiving guidelines and control procedures.
Establish performance, budget, and team goals; communicate and implement safety standards and procedures.
Manage controllable departmental expenses, including food cost, supplies, uniforms, and equipment, and participate in budgeting.
Direct menu development and ensure food quality, presentation, temperature, handling, sanitation, purchasing, receiving, and storage standards are met.
Prepare and cook a variety of foods for regular service, special guests, and functions; create decorative food displays.
Support exceptional customer service, coach employees on guest needs, and ensure daily operations meet customer expectations.
Interact with guests to gather feedback and handle guest problems and complaints.
Review guest feedback and satisfaction data to identify service improvements; empower and train employees to meet guest expectations.
Identify staff development needs and coach, mentor, and train kitchen associates in cooking fundamentals and plate presentation.
Administer performance appraisals for direct-report managers and manage progressive discipline for areas of responsibility.
Coordinate with the Banquet Chef and Catering department on training in food knowledge and menu composition.
Observe employee service behaviors and provide feedback; ensure fair treatment and appropriate completion of disciplinary procedures and documentation.
Communicate information to executive teams, managers, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in person, by telephone, or in writing.
Analyze information and evaluate results to select solutions and resolve problems.