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**Job Number** 25087959

**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary

**Location** Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Marriott%20International%20HQ%2C%207750%20Wisconsin%20Avenue%2C%20Bethesda%2C%20Maryland%2C%20United%20States%2C%2020814)

**Schedule** Full Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Position Type** Management

This is a temporary position.

The Senior Manager, Culinary is part of the US + Canada Food + Beverage department, which is known for taking concepts from ideation to implementation across all brands and disciplines within the continent. The Senior Manager, Culinary will provide support in the areas of culinary development, concept coordination, recipe documentation, and program implementation to amplify food and beverage quality and service within our hotels, with primary focus on Marriott Select Brands.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

_Required_

• 2- or 4- year degree from an accredited university in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or related major; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and knowledge can be acquired

• 4+ years progressively responsible work experience in wide range of Culinary Operations including experience as a culinary leader

_Preferred_

• Advanced experience crafting concept-specific menus and documenting recipes and preparations

+ Knowledge of Operating Supplies & Equipment (OS&E) and current trends in service ware and equipment design

• Experience as a trainer (e.g. new programs/products/services, skill gaps on action plans)

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Serve as Food & Beverage subject matter expert for US & Canada continent

• Implement and execute the F&B platform strategy for all brands according to timelines to continually improve food and beverage programs and scores

• Provide support to property and regional stakeholders in relation to program implementation across managed and franchise hotels

• Collaborate with F&B Team to manage processes specific to menu revisions, promotional updates, product review and MGS documentation

• Lead the creation and refinement of innovative, concept-specific menus that align with brand standards and customer preferences for Select category

+ Ensure all recipes are accurately documented, standardized, and accessible for training and operational consistency for Select category

+ Monitor and reevaluate food cost and pricing for paid-for breakfast brands and Cost per Occupied Room (CPOR), for free-breakfast brands to maximize profitability in Select category

+ Promote sustainable practices within culinary operations, including waste reduction, sourcing local and organic ingredients, and implementing eco-friendly initiatives

+ Monitor and analyze customer feedback to continuously improve culinary offerings and service quality

• Collaborate with the Global Operations Culinary team in Test Kitchen activations

• Craft concept-specific menus and document recipes and preparations

• Work successfully in or with fast-paced, consumer focused Food and Beverage operation known for development capabilities

• Make effective decisions, utilize organizational skills to execute projects; Communicate effectively through verbal communication, written communication, analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills

• Maintain relationships through strong interpersonal skills with multiple stakeholders (e.g. customers, owners, peers, associates, vendors, corporate)

• Demonstrate and build knowledge of the competitive landscape in the Food and Beverage segment and remain current with industry trends and connected in discipline-related forums

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

The pay range for this position is $52.06 to $82.07 per hour.

FLEX opportunities offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD.

_Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. **Be** where you can do your best work,​ **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global​ team, and **become** the best version of you.