Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive pay
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Uniform allowance
Training and Development
Job Description
Hotel Drover is a distinguished member of the Autograph Collection®, situated in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, a place that captures the true spirit and legacy of Texas hospitality through a unique guest experience. This property pays homage to the legendary cowboys—the drovers—who forged the way in the old cattle drives across the West. Hotel Drover not only embraces this pioneering spirit but brings it to life with genuine warmth and authenticity, inviting guests to experience the charm, culture, and hospitality that Texas is renowned for. The hotel prides itself on offering an environment that reflects pride in its heritage... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of culinary experience, preferably in a hotel or restaurant setting
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene practices
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Must wear non-slip, oil resistant shoes
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Strong teamwork and leadership skills
- Good organizational skills
- Must be punctual and reliable
Job Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar kitchen role
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Familiarity with menu planning and costing
- Experience in supervising or leading kitchen staff
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to follow recipes and food preparation guidelines
- Physical ability to stand for long periods and perform manual kitchen tasks
Job Duties
- Embody the values and guiding principles of Hotel Drover
- Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities and deliver results in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders while acting as an extension of the Hotel Drover brand
- Assign tasks, share management and customer expectations and provide training and direction to assigned staff
- Support an environment of high efficiency, quality and customer service
- Maintain detailed knowledge of menus, recipes, food quality standards and regulations
- Assist with overseeing production for line operation and organize the day's prepping for the cooks and restaurant
- Monitor labor and make recommendations to adjust staffing depending on needs
- Assist in directing and correcting the presentation and portioning of food
- Ensure food leaves the kitchen simultaneously and in a timely fashion, is of high quality, and prepared according to order
- Oversee and participate in preparation of food items such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines
- Bake, roast, broil and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods
- Add seasoning according to recipes and adjust as needed
- Read menus to estimate food requirements and requisition food from storage
- Notify manager of inventory shortages
- Ensure food is stored in proper containers and temperatures
- Adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens and other cooking equipment
- Observe and test foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with a fork
- Use thermometer to ensure food is cooked/maintained at proper temperature
- Carve meats, portion food onto plates, add gravies, sauces and garnishes
- Follow all food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines and policies
- Wear non-slip, oil resistant shoes
- Report to work as scheduled on time and regularly
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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