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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Equal opportunity employer
Job Description
Surety Hotel, located in the historic Hippee Building in downtown Des Moines, is a luxurious destination that honors the city's rich past while embracing its promising future. This beautifully restored 1913 Beaux-Arts landmark is part of Marriott's prestigious Autograph Collection, a group of independent hotels recognized for their unique character and exceptional hospitality. With 137 guest rooms and suites, vibrant gathering spaces, and exquisite onsite dining at Mulberry Street Tavern, Surety Hotel provides an unmatched experience for both travelers and local residents. The hotel embodies a commitment to service, design, and community, reflecting the true spirit behind its name —... Show More
Job Requirements
- Passion for learning and the culinary arts
- Minimum of two (2) years experience as an entry-level cook or higher
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in either a free-standing or hotel restaurant kitchen
- Knowledge of food safety guidelines and requirements
- SafeStaff standards
- Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address fellow associates at all levels
- Conversational proficiency of the English language in reading, writing, and verbal communication
- Ability to calculate basic math principles to meet proper menu ingredients and perform inventory
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time to meet high volume business
- Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25 lbs. to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
- Ability to lift, balance and carry (with assistance) up to 100 lbs. to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
- Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to cook required menu items
- Ability to withstand warm to hot environments for prolonged periods while utilizing ovens, stoves, or fryers
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of two years experience as an entry-level cook or higher
- Minimum of three years experience in either a free-standing or hotel restaurant kitchen
- Knowledge of food safety guidelines and requirements
- SafeStaff standards
- Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address fellow associates at all levels
- Conversational proficiency of the English language in reading, writing, and verbal communication
- Ability to calculate basic math principles to meet proper menu ingredients and perform inventory
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time to meet high volume business
- Ability to lift, balance, and carry up to 25 lbs. to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
- Ability to lift, balance, and carry (with assistance) up to 100 lbs. to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
- Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to cook required menu items
- Ability to withstand warm to hot environments for prolonged periods while utilizing ovens, stoves, or fryers
Job Duties
- Uphold and role model the company’s principles of people, place, and character, while embodying values that drive collaboration, intuitive service, and translocal hospitality
- Collaborate with culinary leadership, demonstrating a united front as a team committed to providing the best possible guest experience
- Take pride in the food you prepare for guests, adhering to thoughtfully created recipes, presentation standards, and guest preferences
- Work in an organized fashion with the utmost respect for your ingredients, equipment, and workspace
- Demonstrate a professional sense of urgency while simultaneously being mindful of technique, in order to provide an amazing guest experience through the food you create
- Possess a basic understanding of culinary skills, striving to learn more through constant study of your craft
- Foster open lines of communication within the department by actively participating in daily lineups and Culinary all staff meetings, maintaining a transparent dialogue among the team to voice ideas and concerns, while course-correcting any missed opportunities
- Actively participate in feedback sessions with Culinary leadership to further develop your skillset
- Observe conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the Culinary operation, reporting anything substandard to the Chef, Sous Chef, and/or engineering department to make corrections and improvements as needed
- Maintain regular communication with the Culinary leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities, understanding that flexibility with your responsibilities is paramount to support a successful operation
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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