Role:Oversee all culinary production in a designated kitchen throughout the property. Also, direct stewarding requirements as needed. Work directly with the Chefs to plan and execute latest culinary trends and menu as needed. Perform job responsibilities satisfactorily and according to department standards. Adheres to all Company, Safety and Department policies and procedures. Fosters teamwork and provides excellent guest service, anticipates guest needs to exceed guest expectations. Builds brand loyalty by living the JW Marriott Core Values.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum 10 years' experience in culinary food service and 5 years in a supervisor or Room Chef role. Experience working in a Banquet environment required.

 REQUIRED CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: Valid Clark County health card, Serv Safe Manager preferred

MAJOR JOB DUTIES: Duties include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Prep and execute all menu items according to standards / station / restaurant or kitchen as directed by the Executive Chef
• Ability to run an independent kitchen operation which includes front and back of house positions. Both management and line positions
• Ability to control food cost, labor costs, health department requirements and hotel expectations
• Supervise Sous Chefs, cooks, meal service, production and stewarding needs
• Develop, mentor and motivate all associates
• Manage scheduling, payroll, attendance documentation, inventories, ordering, receiving and storage of products and discipline as needed
• Able to assess and direct the required work in any kitchens 
• Extensive knowledge in writing and costing menus for a variety of clients and events
• Document menu changes, temperatures, meeting information
• Attend meetings when required such as Chef meetings, B.E.O meetings, planning meetings 
• Must be able to work all stations in any kitchen independently and with confidence
• Must be able to write and direct recipes for all menu items in their kitchen that are productive, practical and profitable
• Work in a clean, safe and organized manner
• Maintain proper fire and ticket times
• Assist with replacing daily requisitions and rotating and storing them
• Restocks dishes and silverware as required
• Each associate is expected to carry out, within their capabilities, all reasonable requests by management.

About the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa

The JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa offers world-class luxury just 20 minutes northwest of the famous Las Vegas Strip. The Las Vegas resort is accessible to Las Vegas Speedway, TPC Las Vegas and a number of other golf courses. The JW Marriott features 548 well-appointed guest rooms and suites set amid 54 acres of lush gardens. Voted as one of the Top 5 Las Vegas Resorts by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, and recognized as a Top-Performing Business on TripAdvisor ranked in the top 10% worldwide for traveler feedback, the Las Vegas resort also includes a full-service spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, 33 meetings rooms with 100,000 square feet of flexible space, more than 9 restaurants and the on-site Rampart Casino.

 Enjoy exclusive employee perks: 

• Heath, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Free meals
• 401k Match
• Marriott brand worldwide travel discounts and benefits.