Entry Level Cook - Deans Steak & Seafood

White Lodging is a distinguished hospitality company that develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants located in some of the most desirable cities in the United States. Known for delivering exceptional experiences, White Lodging emphasizes the importance of creating an environment that fosters exceptional service and genuine hospitality. They believe that the hospitality business, much like life itself, revolves around how people make others feel. White Lodging is dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and grow both professionally and personally.

The company is currently seeking passionate individuals to join their food and beverage team as Culinarians. This role offers advanced scheduling flexibility, allowing team members to swap or pick up shifts easily through the use of an innovative app. This flexibility is designed to help employees achieve a better work-life balance while pursuing their passion within the food and beverage industry.

As a Culinarian at White Lodging, you will receive comprehensive training to perform the full duties and responsibilities of a cook. This includes working with various cooking and preparation equipment, mastering cooking techniques such as sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, and butchery, as well as learning about garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery. The position also involves adhering to company food and beverage procedures as well as health department regulations and federal guidelines to ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining food cost and labor cost standards, checking the freshness of ingredients, and ensuring strict compliance with recipes and portion control measures. Additionally, you will contribute to enhancing guest satisfaction by positively influencing guest feedback scores through your attention to detail and commitment to quality. Fostering a respectful and cooperative team environment is a key aspect of the role, as White Lodging values collaboration and mutual respect among its employees.

The Culinarian position offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in hospitality with a company that values diversity, inclusion, and employee development. White Lodging provides a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance starting from day one of employment. Other benefits such as life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, DailyPay options, and an employee assistance program are also available. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan with company match, vacation and paid time off with rollover, and complimentary wellness tools.

Moreover, White Lodging supports ongoing professional growth through leadership development programs and tuition reimbursement. Staff members enjoy various discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and entertainment, along with opportunities for advancement across multiple properties within each market. This role is ideal for individuals who possess a basic knowledge of cooking, demonstrate an eagerness to learn, and are ready to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods. Join White Lodging and embrace the chance to be part of a respected company that truly values its people and the art of hospitality.