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Chef de Cuisine (Italian Speaker)

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Marriott International

20d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • Dubai

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma with 4 years of experience, or a 2-year culinary or related degree with 2 years of relevant experience. Italian-speaking skills are essential.
  • You will oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, ensure food quality and safety, create menus, enhance guest satisfaction, and lead training while maintaining budget and productivity goals.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED; 4 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; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for the quality, consistency and production of the restaurant kitchen. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Coordinates menus, purchasing, staffing and food preparation for the property's restaurant. Works with team to improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Develops and trains team to improve results.
  • Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions for restaurant.
  • Supervises restaurant kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
  • Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
  • Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
  • Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for the restaurant.
  • Communications production needs to key personnel.
  • Assists in developing daily and seasonal menu items for the restaurant.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regulations.
  • Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
  • Estimates daily restaurant production needs.
  • 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.
  • Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
  • Supervises and 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 shift teams while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
  • Supervises and manages restaurant kitchen employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
  • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
  • Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
  • Ensuring and maintaining the productivity level of employees.
  • Ensures employees are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
  • Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
  • Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
  • Sets and supports achievement of kitchen goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
  • Developing specific guidance and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish daily kitchen operations work.
  • Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
  • Effectively investigates, reports and follows-up on employee accidents.
  • Knows and implements company safety standards.
  • 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.
  • Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
  • Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
  • Handles guest problems and complaints.
  • Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
  • Participates in training restaurant staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.
  • Manages employee progressive discipline procedures.
  • Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
  • Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.
  • Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.
  • Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Chef de Cuisine (Italian Speaker).

Where is the job located?

The job is located at Bulgari Resort Dubai, Jumeirah Bay Island, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

What type of employment is this position?

This position is full-time.

Is prior experience required for this role?

Yes, candidates need either 4 years of experience in the culinary field or a 2-year degree in Culinary Arts or a related major combined with 2 years of relevant experience.

What language skills are required for this position?

The candidate must be an Italian speaker.

What are the main responsibilities of the Chef de Cuisine?

The main responsibilities include managing the kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and sanitation standards, developing menus, and improving customer satisfaction.

How does the role contribute to customer satisfaction?

The Chef de Cuisine improves service by understanding guest needs, empowering employees to provide excellent customer service, and handling guest complaints effectively.

Will the Chef de Cuisine also be involved in training staff?

Yes, the Chef de Cuisine is responsible for training restaurant staff on menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods.

What type of culture does Marriott International promote?

Marriott International promotes a diverse workforce and an inclusive, people-first culture.

Are there opportunities for career growth within this position?

Yes, the role includes developing and training team members, which can lead to career advancement opportunities.

Are there specific culinary standards this position must adhere to?

Yes, the Chef de Cuisine must ensure compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards, and applicable laws and regulations.

What is the role of the Chef de Cuisine in managing food production?

The Chef de Cuisine estimates daily food production needs, plans and manages food quantities, and ensures the quality of raw and cooked food products.

Is the Chef de Cuisine expected to perform cooking tasks?

Yes, the Chef de Cuisine personally prepares and cooks foods while leading the kitchen team.

How does the Chef de Cuisine support the kitchen team?

The Chef de Cuisine supervises kitchen shift operations, establishes open communication, and builds mutual trust and cooperation among team members.

What kind of financial goals does this role help achieve?

The Chef de Cuisine helps achieve kitchen performance goals, budget goals, and overall property financial goals.

What does the company value in their hiring process?

The company values diversity and is committed to non-discrimination based on protected characteristics such as disability and veteran status.

What is the company culture like at Bulgari Hotels & Resorts?

The company culture emphasizes excitement, glamour, and heritage, aligned with the Bulgari brand, while fostering a sense of belonging in a global team.

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Marriott International

Travel & Leisure
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1927
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Marriott International, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,300 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws. Community Guidelines: We reserve the right to remove without any notice content that we determine in our sole discretion is offensive or illegal, contains personally identifiable information, trademarks or copyrights belonging to a third party, advertises a third party’s products or services, or is otherwise inappropriate. Application Tips: We encourage job seekers to protect themselves from email and recruiting scams. Please note: 1) We do not accept applications via email or fax; 2) We never ask for money as part of the application process; 3) We only contact job applicants from approved email domains.

Benefits

  • Travel Perks & Benefits

    We encourage you to explore the world around you, so we offer generous hotel and food discounts at thousands of our global properties. What a way to travel! We look after our associates, which is why we also have a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

  • Recognition & Rewards

    Marriott recognizes success and commitment. We honor and encourage leadership and exceptional service. We also give bonuses for successful referrals and we reward long service. We believe hard work should be acknowledged.

  • Growth Opportunities

    Marriott believes in a career that flourishes with you. We also believe that wider experiences often provide a more enriching experience. We offer professional development, mentoring and training to help you get to where you want to go.