Executive Chef

Negotiable
Experience
5-10 years
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Poland, Krakow
Job Description

Additional Information: This
hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Angel Stradom Hotel
SP. Z. O. O. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer
from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects
of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing,
discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions
of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by
a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

Job Description

Accountable for the overall success of the daily kitchen operations.
Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff
and managing all food-related functions.

Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximising
the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Supervises all kitchen
areas to ensure a consistent, high-quality product is produced. Responsible
for guiding and developing staff, including direct reports. Must ensure
sanitation and food standards are achieved. Areas of responsibility comprise
overseeing all food preparation areas (e.g., banquets, room service,
restaurants, bar/lounge and employee cafeteria) and all support areas (e.g.,
dish room and purchasing).

  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Lead kitchen team reflecting Stardom
    House Hotel identity – blend international expectations with Polish hospitality
  • Direct daily
    operations: breakfast, à la carte, room service, events
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Perform employee duties when needed,
    including traditional Polish cooking (żurek, golonka, sernik)

  • Set performance standards using
    local ingredients (oscypek, pierogi, Krakow sausage)
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Build trust among diverse team
    (Polish & international staff)
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Model respect for Polish culinary
    heritage & modern food trends
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Apply policies aligned with Polish
    labor laws & hotel standards
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Adjust staffing for Krakow peak
    seasons (spring, summer, Christmas markets)
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Supervise preparation of traditional
    & international dishes
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Demonstrate techniques with energy
    efficiency & local sourcing (Stary Kleparz market)
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Develop purchasing guidelines
    prioritizing Małopolska suppliers
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Set performance, budget, team goals
    aligned with hotel brand
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Communicate safety procedures: HACCP
    + Polish sanitary standards (GIS)
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Manage food cost, supplies, uniforms,
    equipment – consider Poland’s VAT & import costs
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Participate in budgeting

  • Direct menu development:
    Polish tradition + international flair for Old Town & Jewish Quarter guests
  • Monitor quality
    of regional products (obwarzanek, highland cheeses)
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Create food displays inspired
    by Polish holidays (Wigilia, Easter, St. John’s Night)
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Ensure food handling compliance &
    maintain Polish sanitary certificate (książeczka sanitarno-epidemiologiczna)
  • Prepare foods
    for VIP events, weddings, corporate dinners
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Create “star moments”
    with personalized Polish dishes, live cooking, chef’s table

  • Engage guests
    at breakfast/dinners to explain Polish specialties
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Adapt menus for dietary needs using
    Krakow-area farm produce
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Partner with front-of-house for MICE
    events, concerts, film gatherings
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Respond to guest feedback on Google,
    Booking.com, TripAdvisor
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Language: English required; Polish
    highly desirable
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Must appreciate Krakow’s culinary
    scene (milk bars to fine dining)
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Must be eligible to work
    in Poland/EU; relocation support possible
  • style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Education and Experience: style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> High school diploma + 6 years
    culinary/F&B experience (Central European/Polish cuisine preferred)
    OR 2-year degree + 4 years experience including 1 year in Krakow or Polish
    market
    style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> Annual/quarterly bonus tied to guest
    satisfaction and culinary performance Private medical care (LuxMed or Medicover)
    MultiSport card or sports subsidy Employee discounts on hotel stays, restaurant,
    and bar.

    Duty meals during shifts Professional culinary training in Poland and abroad
    Career development within Autograph Collection hotels Free on-site
    parking.
    style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"> 15000-19000 PLN per month style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400">

    This company is an equal
    opportunity employer.

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    is a growing collection of four and five-star independent hotels, each offering
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