Chef De Cuisine

Why us?

Application open until 02/19/2025 or until position is filled.

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy.

At the Marriott Denver Tech Center Hotel, a member of Sage Hospitality, we empower and support you to craft memorable experiences for both guests and fellow associates. At Sage our experience is different. We are one of the nation’s leading hotel and restaurant management and investment companies. Sage has a dynamic and progressive culture, is value oriented, customer service driven and brings together people who are passionate about enriching lives, one experience at a time.

The Denver Marriott Tech Center boasts 605 guest rooms, more than 49,000 square feet of meeting space, and a charming local Beer Garden. Situated in the heart of the Denver Tech Center, it offers convenient access to the light rail, connecting you directly to Downtown Denver. Additionally, it's close to premier attractions in the area, such as Greenwood Village, Comedy Works, the Landmark Theater, and Village Greens Park.

We embrace uniqueness, not just in the experiences we offer guests, but also in how we treat our team members. Authenticity is ingrained in our identity. Together, we foster a community built on integrity, respect, innovation, and togetherness. Apply Today, we hope you consider joining us at the Denver Marriott Tech Center! You Belong Here.

Job Overview

Manage the kitchen staff in the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products. Position is responsible for managing the daily operations of the kitchen. Monitors food and labor costs. Assists Executive Chef in creating and implementing menu and production changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all franchise standards.
• Manage human resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
• Schedule and manage the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
• Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met/exceeded while quality is maintained/improved.
• Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

 

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

 

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: All of these functions are essential primarily because of the heavy production associated with Banquets. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
• Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately