**Additional Information** **Job Number**26209871 **Job Category**Food and Beverage & Culinary **Location**Le Royal Méridien Doha, Building No. 153 Street No. 347, Lusail, Qatar, Qatar **Schedule**Full Time **Located Remotely?**N **Position Type** Management **Job Summary** Responsible for the overall success of daily kitchen operations. Demonstrates culinary skills by performing tasks personally while leading staff and managing all food-and-beverage-related functions. Strives to continuously improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining operating budgets. Oversees all kitchen areas to ensure consistently high-quality products are delivered. Responsible for guiding and developing staff, including direct reports. Must ensure compliance with sanitation and food safety standards. **Candidate Profile** **Education and Experience Requirements** * High school diploma or GED; four years of experience in kitchens, food and beverage, or related professional fields. Or * Two-year degree in culinary arts, hospitality and restaurant management, or related field from an accredited university; two years of experience in kitchens, food and beverage, or related professional fields. **Core Work Activities** **Ensure Culinary Standards and Responsibilities Are Met** * Manage kitchen shift operations and ensure adherence to all food-and-beverage policies, standards, and procedures. * Estimate daily food preparation requirements on a weekly basis and communicate these requirements to kitchen staff daily. * Assist the Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and food preparation. * Prepare and cook, or assist in preparing and cooking, a variety of foods for special guests or occasions. * Develop, design, or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. * Assist in determining how dishes should be presented and execute decorative culinary displays. * Maintain standards for food purchasing, receiving, and storage. * Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards. * Perform all duties of kitchen managers and staff as required. * Recognize quality products, presentations, and flavors. * Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. * Follow appropriate handling methods and temperatures for all foods. * Operate and maintain all departmental equipment and report malfunctions. * Inspect raw and cooked food quality to ensure compliance with standards. **Lead Kitchen Operations** * Supervise and coordinate the activities of prep cooks and kitchen staff. * Lead shifts while personally preparing food and fulfilling requests according to specified requirements. * Use interpersonal and communication skills to guide, influence, and encourage others; advocate sound financial/business decisions; demonstrate honesty/integrity; lead by example. * Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. * Set an example by modeling appropriate behavior. * Maintain staff productivity levels. * Ensure staff understand expectations and contributing factors. * Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with staff and ensure staff do the same within the team. * Ensure hotel policies are applied fairly and consistently. * Communicate performance expectations based on each position’s job description. * Recognize successful performance and achievement of desired outcomes. **Ensure Exceptional Guest Service** * Deliver service that exceeds expectations to achieve guest satisfaction and retention. * Manage daily operations to ensure quality and standards are met and guest expectations are fulfilled every day. * Set a positive example for guest relations. * Empower staff to deliver exceptional guest service. * Interact with guests and gather feedback on product quality and service standards. * Handle guest issues and complaints. **Maintain Culinary Objectives** * Achieve and exceed objectives, including performance goals, budgetary targets, and team goals. * Establish specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and complete work. * Utilize labor management systems to effectively schedule business needs and track staff time and attendance. * Train staff on safety procedures. **Manage and Conduct Human Resources Activities** * Identify development needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise assist them in enhancing knowledge or skills. * Improve service quality by communicating with individuals and helping them understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and personal coaching when necessary. * Participate in the employee performance evaluation process and provide feedback as needed. * Bring issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as required. **Other Responsibilities** * Provide information to supervisors, colleagues, and subordinates via telephone, written communication, email, or in person. * Analyze information and evaluate results to select the best solution and solve problems. * Attend and participate in all relevant meetings. *Marriott International is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. We strive to foster a workplace environment that values and celebrates the unique backgrounds of our employees. The interplay of our people’s cultures, talents, and experiences is our greatest strength. We pledge not to discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.* Le Méridien draws inspiration from the golden age of travel and presents a classic European cultural pursuit of enjoying life to the fullest. Our guests are cosmopolitan culture enthusiasts who are curious and creatively inclined. They seek meaningful connections and savor local experiences at their own pace. Le Méridien offers memorable signature services and experiences designed to inspire guests to enjoy life to the fullest. We welcome curious, creative, and hospitality-minded individuals to join our team. If you enjoy engaging with like-minded guests and aspire to craft unexpected experiences for them, we invite you to build your future career with Le Méridien. Joining Le Méridien means becoming part of Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of brands. **Set sail from here**, realize your personal value, **pursue** your life goals, **integrate** into an outstanding global team, and **express** your authentic self.