Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $21.88
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Employee Discounts
Complimentary Meal
Free parking
Paid sick time
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short term disability
long term disability
auto insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
paid bereavement
paid floating holidays
Job Description
Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE: CHH) stands as one of the largest lodging franchisors globally, boasting a diverse portfolio that spans upscale, midscale, and extended stay segments. With over 7,400 hotels and more than 625,000 rooms across 45 countries and territories, Choice Hotels offers travelers unparalleled options for various occasions. Their 22 distinctive brands range from full-service upper-upscale properties to midscale, extended stay, and economy hotels, ensuring comprehensive coverage of traveler needs worldwide. Among their prized features is the Choice Privileges loyalty program coupled with co-brand credit card options, which together provide members with swift and seamless ways to earn reward nights and personalized perks, reinforcing Choice Hotels as a true pioneer in hospitality.
This particular role is situated within the managed hotels portfolio that includes esteemed brands such as Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. Specifically, the position is with the Radisson Blu Mall of America—an upper upscale hotel famed for its unique design, style, and a strong commitment to hospitality. Radisson Blu Mall of America offers 500 design-forward guest rooms and over 26,000 square feet of meeting space, distinguishing itself as the first hotel directly connected to the Mall of America, a prime destination that attracts visitors from all over.
The Chef Cook II role at Radisson Blu Mall of America is a pivotal hospitality position focused on preparing and plating food that not only meets but exceeds guest expectations. This role operates within the FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar, a venue renowned for its regional, local, and sustainable foods enhanced by the distinctive flavors of real burning wood, utilizing grilling techniques such as the rotisserie and smoker. The restaurant and lounge collectively accommodate over 300 guests with a 175 seat restaurant area plus a 125 seat lounge, where impeccable hospitality and sophisticated service are paramount. The offered hourly wage for this role is $21.88, reflecting the upscale environment and the expectations for culinary skill.
As Chef Cook II, the primary responsibility is to prepare cost-effective, high-quality dishes while ensuring they adhere strictly to menu specifications. The role involves everything from sauce and soup preparation to plating and garnishing dishes neatly, always paying close attention to presentation and portion control. In this role, adherence to recipe standards and the ability to adjust recipes as needed are vital to maintaining operational excellence. It requires the ability to operate all kitchen equipment accurately, carry out taste tests for quality assurance, and coordinate closely with servers to ensure timely meal delivery. Additional duties include organizing and maintaining clean and hazard-free workspaces, managing food rotations to maintain freshness as per SOP, and actively participating in food cost control and waste reduction strategies.
The position demands a strong commitment to guest satisfaction, which is at the heart of the Radisson Blu experience. The successful candidate will provide genuine hospitality, demonstrating teamwork and personal responsibility while making guest satisfaction a priority. Ultimately, the role contributes to delivering the brand’s renowned "Yes I Can!" attitude and hospitality standards. The work schedule requires flexibility, and incumbents must be prepared to work weekends and holidays as per hotel business needs. Benefits include employee discounts on thousands of hotels, complimentary meals during shifts, free parking, paid sick time, and a comprehensive full-time benefits package inclusive of health, dental, vision, disability insurance, auto insurance, a retirement plan, and employee assistance programs, fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment.
Choice Hotels International embraces a culture of welcoming and respecting everyone, being bold, quick, curious, and showing integrity — essential values that underpin their commitment to inspiring loyalty, growth, and the enduring hospitality spirit across all their brands and properties. This role provides an exciting opportunity for experienced culinary professionals who aspire to work in a dynamic, upscale environment that celebrates food quality, guest experience, and team collaboration while supporting personal and professional growth within a respected global hotel franchise system.
This particular role is situated within the managed hotels portfolio that includes esteemed brands such as Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. Specifically, the position is with the Radisson Blu Mall of America—an upper upscale hotel famed for its unique design, style, and a strong commitment to hospitality. Radisson Blu Mall of America offers 500 design-forward guest rooms and over 26,000 square feet of meeting space, distinguishing itself as the first hotel directly connected to the Mall of America, a prime destination that attracts visitors from all over.
The Chef Cook II role at Radisson Blu Mall of America is a pivotal hospitality position focused on preparing and plating food that not only meets but exceeds guest expectations. This role operates within the FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar, a venue renowned for its regional, local, and sustainable foods enhanced by the distinctive flavors of real burning wood, utilizing grilling techniques such as the rotisserie and smoker. The restaurant and lounge collectively accommodate over 300 guests with a 175 seat restaurant area plus a 125 seat lounge, where impeccable hospitality and sophisticated service are paramount. The offered hourly wage for this role is $21.88, reflecting the upscale environment and the expectations for culinary skill.
As Chef Cook II, the primary responsibility is to prepare cost-effective, high-quality dishes while ensuring they adhere strictly to menu specifications. The role involves everything from sauce and soup preparation to plating and garnishing dishes neatly, always paying close attention to presentation and portion control. In this role, adherence to recipe standards and the ability to adjust recipes as needed are vital to maintaining operational excellence. It requires the ability to operate all kitchen equipment accurately, carry out taste tests for quality assurance, and coordinate closely with servers to ensure timely meal delivery. Additional duties include organizing and maintaining clean and hazard-free workspaces, managing food rotations to maintain freshness as per SOP, and actively participating in food cost control and waste reduction strategies.
The position demands a strong commitment to guest satisfaction, which is at the heart of the Radisson Blu experience. The successful candidate will provide genuine hospitality, demonstrating teamwork and personal responsibility while making guest satisfaction a priority. Ultimately, the role contributes to delivering the brand’s renowned "Yes I Can!" attitude and hospitality standards. The work schedule requires flexibility, and incumbents must be prepared to work weekends and holidays as per hotel business needs. Benefits include employee discounts on thousands of hotels, complimentary meals during shifts, free parking, paid sick time, and a comprehensive full-time benefits package inclusive of health, dental, vision, disability insurance, auto insurance, a retirement plan, and employee assistance programs, fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment.
Choice Hotels International embraces a culture of welcoming and respecting everyone, being bold, quick, curious, and showing integrity — essential values that underpin their commitment to inspiring loyalty, growth, and the enduring hospitality spirit across all their brands and properties. This role provides an exciting opportunity for experienced culinary professionals who aspire to work in a dynamic, upscale environment that celebrates food quality, guest experience, and team collaboration while supporting personal and professional growth within a respected global hotel franchise system.
Job Requirements
- Minimum two years of cooking experience preferably in an upscale high volume environment
- Culinary degree preferred
- Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and plate presentation
- Knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
- Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware
- Excellent attention to detail
- Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with department managers, team members and guests
- Ability to follow prep list
- Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Minimum two years of cooking experience preferably in an upscale high volume environment
- Culinary degree preferred
- Ability to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and plate presentation
- Knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
- Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with department managers, team members and guests
- Ability to follow prep list
- Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Job Duties
- Prepares and properly garnishes all food orders in accordance with menu specifications under the guidance of the Chef
- Prepares sauces, soups and hot entrees in accordance with menu
- Uses and follows recipes
- Adjusts recipes accurately
- Uses high-quality ingredients and measures them accurately
- Operates all kitchen equipment accurately
- Taste tests and evaluates foods before serving to ensure standards are met
- Portions food into standard portions
- Garnishes food in an appealing manner
- Presents food using proper plate presentation techniques
- Coordinates completion of menu items with server
- Sets up for meals by ensuring proper amounts are in place for forecasted covers, special functions and reservations
- Assists in setting up plans and actions to correct food cost problems
- Controls food waste, loss and usage per SOP
- Organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas
- Prepares work checklist and organizes work stations for each shift
- Checks and maintains coolers and storage areas for cleanliness, quantity and quality of food products
- Requisitions food with necessary approvals
- Takes care of kitchen equipment
- Ensures kitchen area remains clean and free of hazards during shift
- Dates all food containers and rotates per SOP
- Returns unused food items to storage areas
- Keeps floor clean and free of obstacles
- Serves food that is safe and visually appealing
- Follows safe food-handling guidelines
- Cleans and sanitizes work area per cleaning schedule
- Provides 100 percent guest satisfaction by delivering the Radisson Blu experience
- Gives personal attention and works as a team in guest service
- Listens, apologizes with empathy, resolves guest problems and follows through
- Demonstrates Yes I Can hospitality and teamwork
- Notices guest dissatisfaction and acts appropriately
- Performs other duties to ensure guest satisfaction and genuine hospitality
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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