We are looking for an experienced culinary manager to lead the banquet food preparation staff at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis. In this role, you will be accountable for coordinating menus, purchasing, scheduling, food preparation, and plating for catering events. You will ensure a consistent, high-quality product with an appetizing presentation while improving guest and employee satisfaction and maintaining the operating budget. It is essential to meet sanitation and food standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in determining food presentation and create decorative displays.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products.
• Manage food quantities and plating requirements for all banquet functions.
• Communicate production needs to key personnel and ensure performance expectations are clear.
• Empower employees to provide excellent customer service and improve service quality.
• Conduct training and ensure employees are cross-trained to support daily operations.

The salary range for this position is $69,000 to $83,000 annually. Marriott offers a bonus program and various benefits including health care, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, and more.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.

Join us at The Ritz-Carlton, where you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards that guide us to deliver exceptional luxury service.

• 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 and group disability insurance.
• Travel discounts and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance and pre-tax commuter benefits.

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related area.
• 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related area.
• Ability to create decorative food displays and check the quality of food products.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Experience in managing food preparation and catering functions.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.