Job description:*overview/basic function*:responsible for all kitchen operations to ensure culinary excellence in preparation and presentation of food products.*qualifications*:*experience*: minimum 4 years' kitchen experience in a luxury or ultra-luxury environment. Minimum five years experience in a similar position with a 5-star or 5-diamond property.*education*:bachelor's degree in culinary arts, hotel management, business or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.*general skills*:must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize, organize and follow-up; be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment; follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest's service needs; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with mínimal supervision; maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.*technical skills*:demonstrated project management experience in organizing, planning and executing large-scale projects from conception through implementation; demonstrated experiencein leading and developing people; strong verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of presenting and discussing technical information to establish rapport and/or influence and gain understanding of others; knowledge of hotel/resort operations management to include quality, operations, and marketing/sales principles; knowledge of and experience with luxury/ultra-luxury market niche required; demonstrated knowledge of hospitality systems and software; understanding of hospitality industry trends, performance metrics and verbiage; and, solid understanding of financial analysis (profit/loss, cash flow, etc.) in order to drive revenue and make decisions affecting the finances of the business.*job requirements*:eeo-1 code: 400