Manages associates and managers in the kitchen in order to attract, retain, and motivate employees while providing a safe environment; hires, trains, develops, empowers, coaches and counsels, conducts performance and salary reviews, resolves problems, provides open communication vehicles, and disciplines and terminates as appropriate, in compliance with the California Labor Code, applicable IWC Wage Orders (including Wage Order 5), and San Francisco employment ordinances. Champions sustainability initiatives, including sourcing from local Northern California and Bay Area producers and pursuing recognized sustainability certifications (e.g., Green Seal, California Green Lodging Program) in partnership with property leadership.