Executive Chef | Buffalo Marriott HARBORCENTER

Overview

Oversee kitchen operations, staff, menu, finances, and ensure food quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• menu knowledge
• safety standards
• staff management
• sanitation compliance
• guest service
• financial planning

Tasks

-Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, prices, liquor brands, beers, and non-alcoholic selections available. -Establishes, maintains, and trains standards and procedures for operations and safe working conditions in the department. -Hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. -Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements. -Handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction. -Develops accurate and aggressive short- and long-range financial objectives for the Food and Beverage Department consistent with property objectives.

Requirements

• bilingual
• food safety
• 5 years
• sales tools
• cost controls
• culinary cert

What You Bring

-Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. -Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts. -Ability to read and interpret documents, such as B.E.O.'s, safety rules, procedure manuals. -Safe food handling certification. -Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar position. -Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding. -Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools, as well as food and beverage cost controls. -High school graduate or equivalent; certification of culinary training or apprenticeship preferred.

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Benefits

-Health insurance -Located on bus and metro routes. -8 Paid holidays -1 Complimentary meal per shift worked -2 Complimentary night hotel stays per year at any Shaner Hotel property -Paid time off -Marriott Hotel Discounts

About Shaner Hotels

-Shaner Hotels is a family-owned company with a rich history in the hospitality industry. -Focuses on hotel ownership, management, and development across the United States. -Operates a diverse portfolio of hotels, including major global brands and independent properties. -Known for expertise in transforming underperforming properties into successful operations. -Business model includes long-term investments with a focus on profitability and asset appreciation. -Strong presence in the upscale and select-service hotel segments. -Projects often involve extensive renovations, brand conversions, and strategic expansions. -Standout in the industry with a hands-on management approach. -Prides itself on deep industry relationships and ability to adapt to market trends.

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