Hands-On Kitchen Manager & Banquet Lead

Four Points by Sheraton; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Points by Sheraton Tampa Airport Westshore is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager/Chef to lead culinary operations across restaurant and banquet services. This role requires strong leadership, menu development, cost control, and staff development in a hotel environment.

You will manage daily kitchen activities, ensure food quality and presentation, oversee inventory and purchasing, and collaborate with F&B leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests and events.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional culinary experience.
• Hotel kitchen management experience preferred.
• Experience managing banquet and restaurant operations.
• Strong knowledge of Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
• Experience managing food costs, inventory, scheduling and labor budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations for restaurant, banquet, and events.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Maintain Marriott brand standards and hotel culinary expectations.
• Develop menus, specials, and banquet menus in collaboration with F&B leadership.
• Monitor food quality, guest satisfaction, and kitchen productivity.
• Lead, train, coach, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Manage food purchasing, inventory, and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Banquet operations

Cost control

Inventory management

Staff training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kitchen systems

Job description

Four Points by Sheraton Tampa Airport Westshore is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager/Chef to lead culinary operations across restaurant and banquet services. This role requires strong leadership, menu development, cost control, and staff development in a hotel environment.

You will manage daily kitchen activities, ensure food quality and presentation, oversee inventory and purchasing, and collaborate with F&B leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests and events.