Executive Chef

Salary Range: $90 - $100K

The Sacramento Marriott located in Rancho Cordova is a unique Full-Service hotel with 14,000 square feet of meeting space and full catering capabilities. On site is a Full-Service Starbucks offering discounts to our Team Members. We are a top ranked hotel on TripAdvisor Popularity in Rancho Cordova- Centrally located between Sacramento and Folsom with easy freeway & light rail access.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join the team of the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova! Our 265-room property just completed a full renovation from top-to-bottom. This pivotal role offers a unique chance to shape the culinary identity of our property as we come out of our renovation and begin to reform a reputation for excellence within a revitalized and forward-thinking hospitality environment.

The Executive Chef will be a visionary and hands-on culinary leader responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, including our restaurant, banquet and catering services, and menu development. This role is instrumental in crafting a refined and memorable dining experience that reflects the standards of the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in Full-Service hotel culinary operations, a passion for innovative cuisine, and the ability to inspire and lead a high-performing team in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Availability:

The hotel operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Schedules must accommodate fluctuating business demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all kitchen operations, including restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, and special events.




• Check that good personal hygiene is practiced by all staff members daily.
• Sets up weekly work schedules and production schedules. Schedules should be posted on Wednesday for the following week.
• Lead, train, and mentor a high-performing kitchen team, including sous chefs, line cooks, and stewards.
• Check all food needs and proper usage in accordance to recipes.
• Check all banquet guarantees for accuracy and for proper food production according to needs. Avoid overproduction.
• Responsible for writing 90 day and annual reviews of all kitchen employees. All reviews must be approved by the Director of F&B and Human Resources before given to the employee.
• Use employee training documentation to record all areas of training completed and turn into Human Resources to be included in the employee file.
• Responsible for continued training of all cooks and encouraging cooks to improve in preparation and presentation.
• Responsible for conducting standup meetings every day. Go over daily activities each day with staff.




• Responsible for long- and short-term planning and day-to-day operations of the kitchen and related areas.
• Develop restaurant and banquet menus that aligned with current food trends and guest expectations. `
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and sanitation standards are met across all culinary areas.
• Order, maintaining inventory of food products and equipment, and ensuring accurate invoice processing through the BirchStreet purchasing system.
• Lead, train, and mentor a high-performing kitchen team, including sous chefs, line cooks, and stewards.
• Manage food and labor costs within budgeted guidelines; analyze food cost reports and adjust as needed.
• Responsible for keeping a high level of employee morale in the kitchen by encouraging employees to work as a team, encouraging growth and learning by implementing a training program and by maintaining a fair and consistent temperament and attitude toward all employees at all times.
• Responsible for reviewing payroll and controlling labor cost.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations (local, state, and federal).




• Inspect all freezers and refrigerators for cleanliness, organization, and correct temperature storage of food products.
• Inspect all food products for proper rotation and usage of food to avoid food waste.
• Ensure all staff is up to date on all food safety training.




• Responsible for production and presentation of all restaurant menus, room service
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage team to plan events, tastings, and promotional initiatives.
• Conduct regular inventory, ordering, and vendor management to ensure availability of quality ingredients.
• Handle staffing matters including hiring, performance evaluations, and scheduling.
• Execute and promote the hotel Safety Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.

BENEFITS:

• Medical (Anthem/Kaiser)
• Dental (Aetna)
• Vision (VSP) and Life (The Hartford)
• Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life (The Hartford)
• 401K Retirement Benefits with 4% match and immediate 100% vesting (Transamerica)
• Vacation and Sick Pay
• Room Discounts with any Marriott Brand Hotel (31 different brand globally)
• Additional Room Discounts for select hotels within portfolio.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years of culinary leadership / management experience in an upscale or full-service hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant.
• Degree or certification in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Proven track record of effective kitchen leadership and staff development.
• In-depth knowledge of various cuisines, plating techniques, and modern culinary trends.
• Excellent organizational, financial, and communication skills.
• CA Food Handler, ServSafe Food Manager, Allergen and Alcohol Certification or equivalent food safety certification required.
• Minimum 5 years' Hotel Experience required.

Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please call 916-267-6715 or email Rebecca E. Garcia at Rebecca.Garcia@marriottranchocordova.com to let us know the nature of your request.