Lead Cook
The Ritz-Carlton
Salary undisclosed
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Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Ensure the quality of the food items. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods.
Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Anticipate and address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience.
Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
License or Certification: None
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. Marriott International considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
About this role
At The Ritz-Carlton's San Diego property, the Lead Cook role centers on executing high-quality food preparation while maintaining the exacting standards the brand demands. You'll manage cooking stations, regulate equipment temperatures, prepare both hot and cold foods to specification, and oversee proper plating and garnish. The position also involves practical kitchen management—monitoring food quality and quantity, maintaining logs, communicating with the Chef about inventory, and keeping service staff informed of specials and stock status.
Beyond cooking, you'll take on a leadership component by assisting with hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching kitchen staff, though this is not a formal supervisory role. You'll be expected to model professional behavior, support team cohesion, and help ensure the kitchen operates safely and efficiently. The work is physically demanding, requiring you to stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 pounds regularly, and move fluidly between different stations and tasks.
This role suits someone with at least three years of cooking experience who is ready to step into a mentoring capacity without formal management responsibility. A technical or trade school background is preferred. You'll need strong communication skills to coordinate with both kitchen and front-of-house teams, and a commitment to Ritz-Carlton's service culture and safety standards.
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $20,000 to $60,000
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