4445 Willard Avenue, Suite 800
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is committed to hiring competent and caring employees and providing those employees with opportunities to grow within the company. With 57 hotels in 22 countries and plans for more, great employment opportunities abound at The Ritz-Carlton. Vice President of Recruitment, Anand Rao, discusses the benefits of joining this growing company.

Featured Employer Interview with Anand Rao, Vice President – Recruitment, of TheRitz-Carlton

Heather Ferguson: How many employees currently work for your company?
Anand Rao: Over 27,000 and we are growing!

HF: What are some of your recruiting challenges?
AR: Finding employees who are as passionate about caring, genuine service and quality as we are and finding people who are willing to learn

HF: What types of positions do you frequently recruit for on StarChefs?
AR: All Culinary and F&B positions (Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Cook 1/2/3, Restaurant Manager etc.)

HF: What is your favorite feature of StarChefs JobFinder?
AR: The screener function and the recruitment statistics.

HF: Why would someone want to work for your company?
AR: Because we are a company that truly believes in the talent every individual brings to the job. We also involve employees in the decisions that affect them. We really mean it when we say that we are ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen- this creates a positive work environment where people respect each other. Every employee benefits from 310 hours in the first year of employment. This focus on training continues in the years to follow.

HF: How would you describe the company culture?
AR: A place where people come to create excellence and work among friends. A place where every job is important and teamwork and what we call 'lateral service' are the essence of success for all.

HF: What does the future look like for this company?
AR: There are seven definite projects and dozens more potential projects - both within and outside the U.S.A. The future is all about growth while never losing sight of our basic principles.

HF: What kind of advice would you give jobseekers applying to your company?
AR: Be honest about your qualifications. Apply for just one position: the one you truly qualify for. Research the Company and its Mission well.