Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Success Coach every Thursday
50 percent off restaurant bill for up to six guests
401(k)
Discounted bus passes
free meals during shift
PTO program
Job Description
The Townsend Hotel is known for providing an upscale dining experience with an emphasis on exceptional service and quality cuisine. Renowned as a luxury hotel, it offers a refined ambiance and a commitment to excellence that extends from its accommodations to its culinary offerings. With a dedication to maintaining the highest industry standards, The Townsend Hotel has cultivated a celebrated reputation in the hospitality sector, driven by an experienced and passionate team of professionals who focus on guest satisfaction and operational precision. The establishment supports a multicultural workforce and promotes an inclusive environment where employees can develop their skills and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to oversee kitchen operations in absence of senior chefs
- Ability to make decisions to ensure guest satisfaction
- Mentor and coach junior cooks
- Advanced knowledge of cooking methods and equipment
- Perform opening and closing kitchen duties
- Inspect food product quality
- Cover multiple kitchen stations
- Strong attention to detail, speed, and accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of knife skills
- Set up workstations and manage mise en place
- Follow food storage procedures
- Safely operate culinary equipment
- Follow recipe cards and prep lists
- Create daily specials with approval
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety
- Attend meetings and training
- High school diploma
- 4+ years kitchen experience
- Ability to work flexible shifts including holidays and weekends
- Physical ability to lift 20-50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with OSHA and health department standards
- Previous supervisory experience a plus
- Culinary degree preferred
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate
- 4+ years experience in an upscale restaurant kitchen
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Experience as a line cook and banquet cook
- Culinary degree or formal training preferred
- Familiarity with weights and measurements for recipes
- Understanding of OSHA and health department standards
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Ability to accept constructive criticism
- Team player
Job Duties
- Oversee the running of the kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chefs/Chefs
- Make informed decisions in absence of Sous Chefs/Chefs to ensure best guest experience
- Mentor and coach Cook 2's and Cook 3's
- Utilize advanced knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
- Perform opening and closing duties of the kitchen
- Identify and inspect all food products for quality
- Move between and cover all stations in both kitchens following hotel standards and SOPs
- Execute soups and sauces with minimal supervision
- Work well under pressure to meet production schedules and guest order timelines
- Maintain traditional knife skills and apply them consistently
- Set up workstations with required mise en place, tools, equipment, and supplies
- Follow all storage procedures for food handling
- Safely use all culinary equipment
- Accurately follow recipe cards and prep lists
- Create and execute daily specials with final Chef approval
- Maintain safety, hygiene, and cleanliness meeting health department and OSHA standards
- Attend all department meetings and company trainings
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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