Assistant Sous Chef

Additional Information

Prior Luxury Experience a plus, with Banquet and Catering - able to work weekends and holidays

Job Number

24053682

Job Category

Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location

The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland, 1515 West Third Street, Cleveland, Ohio, United States VIEW ON MAP

Schedule

Full-Time

Located Remotely?

N

Relocation?

Y

Position Type

Management

Job Summary

Management position that focuses on successfully accomplishing the daily objectives in the kitchen. Leads staff while personally assisting in all areas of the kitchen, including food production; purchasing and kitchen sanitation. Position contributes to ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.

Candidate Profile

Education And Experience

High school diploma or GED; 5 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

OR

2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 3 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Core Work Activities

Ensuring Culinary Standards And Responsibilities Are Met

Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Maintains food handling and sanitation standards.

Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.

Performs all duties of Culinary and related kitchen area employees in high demand times.

Oversees production and preparation of culinary items.

Ensures employees keep their work areas clean and sanitary.

Works with Restaurant and Banquet departments to coordinate service and timing of events and meals.

Communicates areas in need of attention to staff and follows up to ensure follow through.

Supports and assists with new menus, concepts and promotions for the Restaurant outlets and Banquets.

Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

Supervising Daily Culinary Team Activities

Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.

Ensures completion of assigned duties.

Coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.

Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.

Handles employee questions and concerns.

Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Conducts employee performance appraisal process, giving feedback as needed.

Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.

Participates in an on-going employee recognition program.

Monitors employee's progress towards meeting performance expectations.

Conducts training when appropriate.

Maintaining Culinary Goals

Follows specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Monitors staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

Places orders for appropriate supplies and manages food and supply inventories according to budget.

Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

Sets a positive example for guest relations.

Strives to improve service performance.

Handles guest problems and complaints seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.

Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities

Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.

Reports malfunctions in department equipment.

Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

The hourly pay range for this position is $24.04 to $26.44. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and other life and work wellness benefits.  Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. 

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

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