Chef

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Job Summary: Responsible for the overall success of daily kitchen operations by demonstrating culinary skills through personally performing tasks, while leading staff and managing all food and beverage-related functions. Job Highlights: 1. Lead and manage all food and beverage-related functions 2. Demonstrate culinary skills by personally performing tasks 3. Strive to continuously improve guest and employee satisfaction **Additional Information** **Job Number**26092601 **Job Category**Food and Beverage \& Culinary **Location**Estrada da Gale, Sesmarias, Albufeira, Portugal, Portugal, 8200\-385 **Schedule**Full Time **Located Remotely?**N **Position Type** Management **Job Summary** Responsible for the overall success of daily kitchen operations. Demonstrate culinary skills by personally performing tasks, while leading staff and managing all food and beverage-related functions. Strive to continuously improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining operational budgets. Supervise all kitchen areas to ensure consistently high-quality products. Responsible for coaching and developing staff, including direct reports. Must ensure compliance with health and food safety standards. **Candidate Profile** **Education and Experience Requirements** * High school diploma or GED; 4 years of experience in kitchens, food and beverage, or related professional fields. Or * Two-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related field from an accredited college/university; 2 years of experience in kitchens, food and beverage, or related professional fields. **Core Job Activities** **Ensure Culinary Standards and Responsibilities Are Met** * Prepare and cook, or oversee preparation and cooking of, various types of food regularly or for special guests or occasions. * Develop, design, or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. * Recognize quality products, presentations, and flavors. * Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards. * Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. * Follow proper handling methods and temperatures for all foods. * Understand and implement brand safety standards. * Supervise kitchen shift operations and ensure adherence to all food and beverage policies, standards, and procedures. * Maintain food purchasing, receiving, and storage standards. * Operate and maintain all departmental equipment and report malfunctions. * Support food portioning and waste control procedures. * Inspect raw and cooked food quality to ensure standards are met. * Assist in determining how dishes should be presented and perform decorative culinary displays. **Lead the Team** * Supervise and coordinate activities of prep cooks and staff. * Use interpersonal and communication skills to guide, influence, and encourage others; advocate sound financial/business decisions; demonstrate honesty/integrity; lead by example. * Supervise and manage employees. Manage all daily operations. Fully understand employee positions to fulfill duties during absences. * Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. * Set a positive example by demonstrating appropriate behavior. * Ensure and maintain employee productivity levels. * Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensure employees do the same within the team. * Estimate daily prep needs weekly and communicate prep requirements to kitchen staff daily. * Lead shifts while personally preparing food and executing requests according to required specifications. **Maintain Culinary Goals** * Achieve and exceed goals, including performance goals, budgetary goals, and team goals. * Establish specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and complete work. * Understand budgets, operating statements, and payroll progress reports as needed to assist with departmental financial management. * Schedule staff according to business needs and track staff time and attendance. * Understand how departmental operations impact the hotel’s overall financial goals and objectives, and strive to achieve or exceed budgetary goals. * Order staff uniforms per budget and ensure proper inventory control and maintenance of uniforms. * Review staffing levels to ensure guest service, operational, and financial goals are met. **Ensure Exceptional Guest Service** * Deliver service that exceeds expectations to achieve guest satisfaction and retention. * Manage daily operations to ensure quality and standards, meeting guest expectations every day. * Improve service quality by communicating with and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, and providing guidance, feedback, and personal coaching when necessary. * Set a positive example for guest relations. * Handle guest issues and complaints. * Strive to improve service performance. * Help employees engage in ongoing training to understand guest expectations. **Manage and Conduct Human Resources Activities** * Identify development needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help individuals enhance knowledge or skills. * Identify educational needs of others, develop formal education or training programs or courses, and teach or train others. * Assist with interviewing and hiring team members with appropriate skills as needed. * Participate in employee performance evaluation processes and provide feedback as needed. * Solicit employee feedback, adopt an “open-door” policy, and review employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee concerns or issues. * Participate in menu training for restaurant and food and beverage staff, including ingredients, preparation methods, and unique flavors. **Other Responsibilities** * Provide information to supervisors, colleagues, and subordinates via telephone, written correspondence, email, or in person. * Analyze information and evaluate results to select the best solution and solve problems. * Assist the Executive Chef with all kitchen operational matters. * Attend and participate in all relevant meetings. *Marriott International is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants regardless of background. We actively foster an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all employees. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of cultures, talents, and experiences across our workforce. We pledge zero tolerance for discrimination on any legally protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.* W Hotels’ mission is “Ignite curiosity. Expand boundaries.” We embrace living life to the fullest, welcoming new experiences, and maintaining open minds. Every unfamiliar face and novel experience inspires us to move forward. Our forward-thinking attitude and willingness to try new things define our essence—and drive our redefinition of global luxury hospitality standards. The “Anytime/Anywhere” culture and service philosophy encourages us to serve every guest with passion. If you possess a unique perspective and innovative spirit, and envision limitless possibilities for the future, join W Hotels and showcase your exceptional talent. Joining W Hotels means becoming part of Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of brands. Launch your journey from **here**, realize your personal value, **pursue** your life goals, **join** an outstanding international team, and **showcase** your authentic self.