Banquet Kitchen Lead: Elevate Event Culinary Excellence

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts; San Juan (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in San Juan, Puerto Rico seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to supervise daily kitchen operations, lead staff, and maintain quality and sanitation standards. You will manage production, assist with budgeting, train employees, and ensure guest satisfaction while upholding safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes hands-on culinary leadership across all kitchen areas, with accountability for budgeting, staffing, and ensuring consistent, high-quality food

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• OR
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
• Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.
• Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Performs all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary.
• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Culinary Arts / Hotel and Restaurant Management

Job description

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in San Juan, Puerto Rico seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to supervise daily kitchen operations, lead staff, and maintain quality and sanitation standards. You will manage production, assist with budgeting, train employees, and ensure guest satisfaction while upholding safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes hands-on culinary leadership across all kitchen areas, with accountability for budgeting, staffing, and ensuring consistent, high-quality food