**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25146783 **Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary **Location** The Ritz-Carlton Doha, 1 West Bay Lagoon, Doha, Qatar, Qatar,VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=The%20Ritz-Carlton%20Doha%2C%201%20West%20Bay%20Lagoon%2C%20Doha%2C%20Qatar%2C%20Qatar%2C) **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Management **YOUR LEGACY STARTS WITH US** At The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, we invite you to experience refined luxury where timeless elegance meets true Qatari hospitality. Situated along the pristine shores of the Arabian Gulf for almost 24 years, our 5-star resort features 374 elegantly designed rooms & suites, award-winning restaurants, world-class Spa facilities with a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, and impeccable service that defines our legendary brand. From serene indoor and outdoor pools to a private beach and a Club Lounge for elevated and personalized experiences, every detail perfectly reflects our commitment to excellence. The property is also ideal for events with a wide selection of meetings rooms, stunning wedding venues and a dedicated team that thoughtfully plans and tailors to each unique vision. Whether you’re savoring an afternoon tea in our lobby lounge, watching the city skyline sparkle by night in one of our restaurants, or celebrating an important event, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, presents a truly remarkable setting for life’s most meaningful moments.  **FIND PURPOSE IN YOUR PASSION** At The Ritz-Carlton, we firmly believe that our Ladies & Gentlemen are the heart of everything we do and the most important resource in our service commitment to our guests. With passion, genuine care, dedication and pride, we can achieve common goals and grow together while crafting moments that will be remembered forever. Which is why at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, we are currently seeking passionate individuals to join our esteemed team and bring their own unique expertise to our world-famous service philosophy. As an Elite hotel in the region with a deep generational legacy, we offer you in return: A rewarding career within one of the most recognized and prestigious luxury brands in the world. Personal and professional development plans with curated training materials and guidance from highly skilled and experienced colleagues in the industry.  Various opportunities for internal growth both locally and internationally within the portfolio of Marriott International properties. Consistent & reliable support to ensure you always have the tools and knowledge to harness your full potential and reach your goals. A competitive package, inclusive of accommodation, flight tickets, transportation, meals, and more: _- Exclusive training and leadership development programs_ _- Recognition and rewards for exceptional service_ _- Preferential Members Rates at Marriott Hotels Globally_ _- Dining & Wellness discounts for your family and you_ _- Medical Insurance Coverage_ _- An HR team dedicated to your success and wellbeing_ **OUR EXPECTATIONS FROM THE ROLE:** Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. **CANDIDATE PROFILE** **Education and Experience** • 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. **CORE WORK ACTIVITIES** **Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met** • Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures. • Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily. • Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation. • Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions. • Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. • Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays. • Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards. • Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards. • Performs all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary. • Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor. • Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. • Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products. • Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions. • Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. **Leading Kitchen Operations** • Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation. • Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications. • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example. • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. • Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors. • Maintains the productivity level of employees. • Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters. • Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team. • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently. • Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position. • Recognizes success performance and produces desired results. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.  **Be** where you can do your best work,  **begin** your purpose,  **belong** to an amazing global team, and  **become** the best version of you. _At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._ At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate. Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests. Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with. In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.