Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $18.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
meal discounts
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Hotel Emma is a renowned and luxurious hotel located in San Antonio, known for its distinctive blend of historic charm and modern sophistication. The hotel offers an exceptional hospitality experience, combining elegant accommodations with world-class dining and amenities. Patrons of Hotel Emma enjoy a unique ambiance that reflects the rich cultural heritage of the region, while experiencing impeccable service standards. The property boasts beautifully designed rooms, extensive event spaces, and a highly acclaimed restaurant and bar that showcase seasonal menus prepared with local and sustainable ingredients. Hotel Emma is committed to maintaining a warm and inviting atmosphere that embraces both leisure travelers and business guests alike, making it a prominent destination within San Antonio's vibrant hospitality sector.
The available role is for a professional cook who will be instrumental in supporting the culinary team at Hotel Emma's kitchen. This position involves preparing and cooking food orders according to set recipes and specifications, primarily under the direction of the Executive Chef. The cook will be responsible for setting up their own station and mise en place, ensuring preparedness for seamless meal service. Duties include expediting banquet production independently, managing inventory for the next day, and maintaining cleanliness and health standards in the kitchen and storage areas. The candidate will work various line stations and perform closing duties depending on the shift schedule. In addition to preparing food, the cook will play a role in training and developing line staff and interns, enhancing the team's overall performance. This position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate morning and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays, highlighting the dynamic environment of Hotel Emma's kitchen operations.
The role demands effective communication skills to interact with various hotel departments and maintain smooth service flow. The cook must present themselves professionally, reflecting the culture and standards of Hotel Emma. Familiarity with food safety, health inspection criteria, and safety procedures is essential, alongside active participation in inventory management and reporting mechanical or operational issues to the Chef or Sous Chef. This is a demanding yet rewarding role ideal for individuals passionate about culinary arts and dedicated to sustaining high standards in a renowned hospitality setting. The hotel fosters a supportive work environment where diligent and economical use of labor and products is emphasized, contributing to the overall success of the kitchen and guest satisfaction. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold Hotel Emma's policies and procedures and contribute positively to the team's cohesion and efficiency.
The available role is for a professional cook who will be instrumental in supporting the culinary team at Hotel Emma's kitchen. This position involves preparing and cooking food orders according to set recipes and specifications, primarily under the direction of the Executive Chef. The cook will be responsible for setting up their own station and mise en place, ensuring preparedness for seamless meal service. Duties include expediting banquet production independently, managing inventory for the next day, and maintaining cleanliness and health standards in the kitchen and storage areas. The candidate will work various line stations and perform closing duties depending on the shift schedule. In addition to preparing food, the cook will play a role in training and developing line staff and interns, enhancing the team's overall performance. This position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate morning and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays, highlighting the dynamic environment of Hotel Emma's kitchen operations.
The role demands effective communication skills to interact with various hotel departments and maintain smooth service flow. The cook must present themselves professionally, reflecting the culture and standards of Hotel Emma. Familiarity with food safety, health inspection criteria, and safety procedures is essential, alongside active participation in inventory management and reporting mechanical or operational issues to the Chef or Sous Chef. This is a demanding yet rewarding role ideal for individuals passionate about culinary arts and dedicated to sustaining high standards in a renowned hospitality setting. The hotel fosters a supportive work environment where diligent and economical use of labor and products is emphasized, contributing to the overall success of the kitchen and guest satisfaction. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold Hotel Emma's policies and procedures and contribute positively to the team's cohesion and efficiency.
Job Requirements
- Position requires effective communication with departments and team
- Ability to present and conduct oneself professionally and emulates the Hotel Emma culture
- Three to six months related experience and or training
- Flexible schedule required, to include AM/PM, weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of food preparation and kitchen safety standards
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to train and develop junior kitchen staff
- Familiarity with inventory management and food storage procedures
- Basic understanding of banquet service and operations
- Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistency in food quality
Job Duties
- Set up his/her own station and mise en place to the executive Chef specifications and recipes
- Completes banquet production and organization, able to expedite banquets with little or no supervision
- Cook and prepare food to order on a daily basis
- Properly store all mise en place and submit production needs for following day by shift end
- Works all line stations as required
- Closing shift duties applicable with late night responsibilities as scheduled
- Develop and train line staff including interns/externs to standard performance level
- Assure safe, clean, healthy work conditions for all personnel
- Communicate with the sous chef on duty to assure proper service according to assigned shift
- Report to work on time in a neatly groomed, professional and acceptable manner
- Follow all policies and procedures for the Hotel Emma
- Expedites breakfast, lunch or dinner service from inside the line as needed
- Coordinates the line crew to achieve assigned tasks according to Hotel Emma kitchen standards
- Maintains with sous chef, cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins and storage areas
- Communicates and reports mechanical problems with the Chef or sous chef
- Discuss with Chef on duty awareness of guest's comments or complaints
- Assist in daily inventory of produce cooler and dry storage areas
- Is familiar with Hotel Emma fire, safety and health procedures
- Trained and knowledgeable in all areas of food safety and health inspection criteria
- Completes tasks and projects assigned by chef and assist others as business volumes and staff levels demand
- Assist with production of family staff meal
- Diligent and economic use of labor and product. Disposal of food is approved by chef on duty first
- Checks daily the quality and level of line station mise en place
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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