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Marriott International · 15 hours ago

Director, Culinary and F+B Operations

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$119K/yr - $158K/yr

8+ years exp

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, and they are seeking a Director of Culinary and F+B Operations. This role leads operational support across luxury culinary businesses, focusing on enhancing guest experiences through innovative product development and collaboration with various stakeholders.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Facilitate collaboration between Luxury design, development, and implementation of culinary, restaurant, and bar concepts for business operations

Collaborate with the Brand, Discipline, and owners’ leadership to innovate and elevate guest F&B experiences

Review and approve design and renovation plans with key executives, ensuring design integrity and operational efficiency align with Marriott’s strategy and owners' goals

Manage multiple projects, balancing competing priorities across disciplines, brands, continents and the business owners

Mentor and guide culinary and F&B development teams, fostering professional growth

Serve as a subject matter expert for culinary standards and operational best practices, including Forbes F&B requirements

Drive sustainability initiatives and support culinary training programs globally

Represent Marriott at industry events, boards, and meetings, facilitating knowledge sharing and partnerships

Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities

Utilize design thinking to champion customer-centric innovation and improve guest engagement initiatives

Qualification

Luxury culinary operationsProject managementCross-functional collaborationCulinary training programsMarket researchFinancial managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsMentoringCreativity

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Culinary Science, or related field

Minimum 8 years of leadership experience in both luxury culinary and restaurant/bar operations, preferably with multi-unit, corporate, or cruise/hotel/rail experience

Excellent project management and change leadership capabilities

Deep understanding of luxury guest expectations, demonstrated in both HOH and FOH

Preferred

Deep expertise in luxury culinary and F&B operations with a passion for superior product quality and innovative flavor profiles

Experience in Forbes Five Star environments and familiarity with FTG/LQA standards

Proven success leading projects and initiatives in matrix organizations

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence at executive levels

Experience designing and delivering creative culinary concepts from ideation to implementation

Ability to read blueprints and floor plans; passion for design trends and operational challenges

Strong business acumen and financial management skills, including budgeting and cost analysis

Demonstrated ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and work effectively under pressure

Benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Discounts at Marriott properties

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance plan

Childcare discounts

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

Educational assistance

Paid sick leave

0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked

Minimum of 9 holidays annually

Company

Marriott International

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Marriott International, Inc.

Founded in 1927

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees

http://travel-brilliantly.marriott.com

H1B Sponsorship

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