Evening Kitchen Manager

SHERATON DALLAS HOTEL BY THE GALLERIA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Sheraton Galleria Dallas is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to maintain and prepare meat, fish and poultry items on the front line. The role emphasizes high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency across a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities include daily prep planning, following recipes, and maintaining clean, safe workspaces while supporting fellow kitchen staff and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• 3 years cooking experience preferred. Broiler cooking preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Good working knowledge of broiler and sauté cooking.
• Good knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Knowledge of operating kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles).
• Basic mathematical skills to understand recipes and portions.
• Basic English to understand inquiries and give simple instructions.
• Ability to apply product labeling instructions safely.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment (coffee maker).

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Reads and uses math to follow recipes.
• Prepares all broiled and sautéed items per standard recipes; handles heavy items.
• Visually inspects and uses high-quality food items for all menu products.
• Ensures proper storage, portion control, and quality.
• Keeps refrigeration, equipment, and work areas clean to meet health standards.
• Maintains logs for cooling, heating, and temperature.
• Follows all policies, safety procedures, and security rules.
• Knows fire prevention and emergency procedures; uses protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions, accidents, and damages; supports safe work environment.
• Maintains neat appearance per team member handbook; performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Food Handler Card

Cooking experience

Broiler cooking

Sauté cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Kitchen equipment

Basic math

English basics

Product labeling

Beverage equipment

Tools

Stoves

Ovens

Broilers

Slicers

Steamers

Kettles

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Dallas, TX 75244Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services - all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

Sheraton Galleria Dallas is proud to be recognized as one of Marriotts’ premier properties in North America. We feature 317 beautifully appointed guest rooms and more than 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space overlooking the vibrant downtown Dallas.

At Sheraton Galleria, we believe exceptional hospitality starts with an exceptional team. That’s why we foster a workplace culture built on recognition, connection, and shared success. Team members enjoy valuable perks including employee discounts at Marriott Hotels, complimentary daily meals for AM and PM shifts, quarterly team celebrations, and a supportive environment where every contribution matters.

Team Member Experience at Sheraton Galleria

Complimentary Meals All AM and PM shift team members enjoy free, freshly prepared lunches daily because delivering great service begins with feeling valued and cared for.

Quarterly Team Rallies Each quarter, our team comes together to celebrate achievements, share updates, and build momentum through engaging rally style events that strengthen collaboration and team spirit.

Employee Recognition We proudly recognize outstanding performance through awards, shout outs, and recognition programs that celebrate team members who consistently go above and beyond. Your hard work is seen, appreciated, and rewarded.

Monthly Family Breakfasts Once a month, we gather for a welcoming family style breakfast that gives our team an opportunity to connect, recharge and enjoy hospitality from the other side of the experience Sheraton style.

Join Sheraton Galleria Dallas and become part of a team that takes pride in delivering excellence while creating a positive, rewarding experience for every team member.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl and other food items prepared on the front line station.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.
• Prepares all broiled and sautéed food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product; requires transportation of heavy food products.
• Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product, checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality product.
• Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations.
• Maintain all logs, cooling, heating, and temperature.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to management.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to management.Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Perform any related duties as requested by management.
• Assists other Kitchen Personnel when need.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• 3 years cooking experience preferred. Broiler cooking preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of broiler cooking.
• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of sauté cooking.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from team members and communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicer, etc
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.