Marriott Jobs

Job Number 24081665

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location Epicurean Hotel Autograph Collection, 1207 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, Florida, United States

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Mainsail Lodging. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

JOB SUMMARY

Welcome to the Epicurean Hotel, a paradise for food lovers. Our passionate culinary team, led by our talented executive chef, works tirelessly to create dishes that are not only delicious but also visually stunning. We take great pride in using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to ensure the highest quality of our dishes.

At our hotel, we believe that indulging in the pleasures of life is the ultimate tribute to it. We invite you to join us and experience all the flavors that life has to offer. If you share our passion, we would love to cook with you and add your special ingredient to our recipe.

Overview of the Role:

Lead the Culinary team at Hotel Banquets and Élevage Restaurant, located in Epicurean, noted as Tampa’s favorite food & wine hotel. In collaboration with the iconic Bern’s Steak House, the Executive Sous Chef position manages the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food service outlets in a safe, sanitary work environment that conforms to all standards and regulations. This position is expected to achieve profitable, competitive, quality products.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive management experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a management role in a hotel, and 3 years experience as a Sous Chef is required.

• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.

• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.

• Previous experience analyzing P&L statement a plus.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

• Manage daily operations. Responsible for complying with company policies which include financial performance, effective food and labor cost control, guest satisfaction, personal development, procurement, community relations, equipment standards, and a high level of sanitation and safety standards (maintained by weekly inspections).

• Considered one of the higher-ranking chefs in a kitchen, playing an important role in menu development, food presentation, and kitchen operation.

• Coordinate meal preparation and service activities within the kitchen.

• Maintain the restaurant's quality and reputation by monitoring the food that is served to customers.

• Provide consistency and quality of sanitation and cleanliness through execution of the fundamentals, i.e., spot and heavy cleaning, rotation, and proper storage of controllable, and the motivation and development of the associates. Must comply with local, state, and federal health and sanitation codes and is responsible for meeting those standards.

• Oversee the efficient distribution of all supplies and equipment to all food and beverage outlets.

Promote a sense of ownership towards the use of all controllables and equipment. Ensure all silver is clean and in presentable condition.

• Constantly spot-check equipment for sanitation, safety, and proper working conditions.

• Assists in the inventory management and ongoing maintenance of hotel operating equipment and other assets.

• Oversee culinary operations with the support of the Ched de Cuisine and the Executive Chef.

• Maintain and supervise good housekeeping practices in all food production areas, dish room, loading dock, walk-ins and freezers, and other assigned areas, strictly enforcing the “clean as you go” policy.

• Attend BEO meetings, as appropriate.

• Promote and maintain effective inter/intra-departmental communications.

• Listen effectively, anticipate, and resolve problems as they arise.

• Embrace and teach empowerment principles to ensure guest satisfaction.

• Prepare weekly schedule, labor analysis, and payroll for all associates in the Food & Beverage area.

• Develop budgetary goals with superiors and monitor results.

• Maintain accurate controllable checkbook controls for expenditures.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and evaluating associates.

• Develop a departmental training program for associates to learn the purpose and objective of minimizing controllable losses.

• Enforce training and ensure a safe work environment through Job Safety Analysis, weekly sanitation inspections, Temperature Logs, HACCP logs and follow-ups, loss prevention, and quality assurance.

• Schedule and conduct monthly staff meetings.

• Coach/Counsel staff members, when necessary, with guidance from Human Resources.

• Drive commitment to quality assurance, safe work practices,

• Maintain high associate morale throughout the working area.

MARGINAL:

• Be familiar with the organization of the Hotel and know the function of each department.

• Attend staff meetings/training sessions as required by management.

• Manage differing personalities within the kitchen, the hotel, and the community.

• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.

• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations.

• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Description of Pay and Benefits

Full-time Associate Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options | Basic Life & Disability Plan Options | 401K Retirement Plan | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Career Training & Development Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Bereavement Leave | Employee Assistant Program (EAP) | Jury Duty (May vary by state) | Employee Discounts | Employee Referral Bonus | Free meal for all full-service hotel employees

Part-time Associate Benefits

All above listed benefits except for Medical Insurance and Holiday Pay

Marriott Hotels employee family & friends lodging, food and beverage and spa discounts

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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The Autograph Collection is a growing collection of four and five-star independent hotels, each offering unique and memorable experiences. Each hotel is thoughtfully chosen for its quality, originality, bold character, and ability to offer today’s traveler a range of unique experiences suited to their individual sense of style and adventure. All Autograph Collection hotels look to attract The Individualist, the brand's target consumer. The Individualist is someone who uses travel as an opportunity to add to their personal narrative – in essence they are hand selecting our hotels whether for personal or corporate travel because it is much more than simply a place to rest. In joining Autograph Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.