Job Description

Job Number 24177093
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, 1 E Pershing Rd, Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type ManagementJOB SUMMARYSupervises the daily kitchen utility operations and staff. Responsible for dish room operations, night cleaning, back dock cleaning and maintenance, banquet plating and food running. Supervises kitchen employees not actively engaged in cooking (e.g., dishwashers, kitchen helpers, etc.). Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.CANDIDATE PROFILEEducation and Experience

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

OR

• 2-year degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the procurement, food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIESManaging Day-to-Day Operations

• Orders necessary supplies and verifies workers have supplies, equipment, tools, and uniforms necessary to do their jobs.

• Schedules events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

• Monitors the inflow of ordered materials and the maintenance of current materials.

• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

• Supervises dishroom shift operations.

• Performs all duties of utility employees as necessary.

• Maintains all equipment, china, glass and silver and verifies adequate cleaning of each.

• Coordinates banquet plating and food running with Banquet Chef and Banquet Maitre\'d.

• Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.

• Trains staff in proper breakdown procedures for banquets, restaurants, room service and employee cafeteria.

• Conducts china, glass and silver inventories.

• Purchases appropriate supplies and manage inventories according to budget.

• Interacts with vendors and Health Department representatives as required.

• Verifies employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.

• Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.

• Participates in the scheduling of employees to business demands and for tracks employee time and attendance.

• Assists in payroll administration.

• Verifies compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.

• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas in order to verify efficient service and conformance to standards.

• Maintains inventories of food, equipment, smallware, and liquor, and report shortages to designated personnel.

Leading Kitchen Team

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

• Supervises employees and all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees\' absence.

• Monitors employee productivity.

• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• Participates in activities to achieve and exceed performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

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

• Conducts regular on-going communication with employees to create awareness of business objectives and communicate expectations, recognizes performance and produces desired results.

• Participates in the supervises of department\'s controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

• Understands the impact of departments operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Attends meetings and communicates with executives, peers, and subordinates as an effort to improve quality of service.

• Supervises day-to-day operations, verifies the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

• Participates in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and promoting employees in the organization.

• Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.

• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.

• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

• Participates in employee progress discipline procedures.

The hourly pay range for this position is $26.44 to $34.13. 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 Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand\xe2\x80\x99s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work,\xe2\x80\x8b begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global\xe2\x80\x8bteam, and become the best version of you.

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