Head Chef

Job Category: Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location: Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen, Heredia, Costa Rica

Schedule: Full-Time

Position Type: Management

Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations, the Chef Ejecutivo will lead the staff and manage all food-related functions. This role is responsible for continually improving guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing financial performance in all areas of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading Kitchen Operations for the property, including leading the kitchen management team and providing direction for all day-to-day operations.
• Supervising and coordinating activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation, including demonstrating new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Setting and Maintaining Goals for culinary function and activities, including developing and implementing guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.
• Ensuring Culinary Standards and responsibilities are met, including providing direction for menu development, monitoring quality of raw and cooked food products, and ensuring compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service by providing and supporting service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

Requirements:

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED; 6 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; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

About Marriott International, Inc

Marriott International, Inc is a leading global hospitality company with over 7,000 properties in more than 131 countries. Our mission is to deliver exceptional guest experiences while driving long-term value for our shareholders, associates, and the communities we serve.