Arriba Abajo - PM Line Cook | Full-Time $21/hour + Benefits

Thompson Hotels; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off including holidays

Employee meals during shifts

Job summary

Arriba Abajo, a Cantina-themed Bar and Restaurant inside the Thompson Austin hotel, seeks a Line Cook with hotel cooking experience and culinary degree preference. The role requires working single stations, supervising training, and delivering consistent, timely dishes to guests in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, food knowledge, and a customer-focused approach to ensure high standards across all kitchen operations within a premier downtown venue.

Qualifications

• Refined verbal communication skills.
• 2 years of previous line experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred.
• Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking skills.
• Able to work single station in the kitchen.
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must have open availability including day shift, evening shifts, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Monitor food production, quality and consistency on a daily basis.
• Oversee staffing levels and department training.
• Provide direction in the Sous' absence.
• Produce a consistent product to meet and exceed guests' needs in a timely manner.

Skills

Verbal communication

Line experience

Single station

Physical stamina

Education

Culinary degree or related hotel experience

Job description

Organization- Thompson Austin - 5th and Brazos

The Role

Arriba Abajo is a Cantina-themed Bar and Restaurant, inside the Thompson and Tommie Austin, two premier lifestyle hotels in Downtown Austin – This new concept will open in early Spring to include 17,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining and lounge space, multiple venue’s for private events and the pool deck servicing hotel guests and Residents.

The Line Cook requires good communication and culinary skills. The desired cook candidate will have hotel cooking experience and a culinary degree. A Line Cook should have a professional knowledge of cooking ingredients and procedures. The Line Cook will work single stations in the kitchen and require significant supervision and training.

In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations. Capable of producing a consistent product to meet and exceed guests' needs in a timely manner. On a daily basis must monitor food production, quality and consistency, staffing levels and department training. Skills and knowledge to include culinary education, cost control, communication skills, computer skills, organizational skills, guest contact experience and culinary teaching skills and knowledge.This person must be able to give direction in the hourly Sous' absence.

The Hotels

When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcome as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing their personal travel journey and bridging connections to the local perspective. Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life. Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 10,000 square foot wellness center, 3 restaurant + bar concepts, an expansive pool deck, and private cabanas, and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space.

The 193-king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer. Guest will be encouraged to explore Austin’s unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired. Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out. tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service.

Both hotels are anchored on the ground floor by our re-imagined cantina-themed restaurant, a 13,000 sq ft. indoor and outdoor oasis as well as The 5th Street Diner + The Royal Room. a street-side concept serving daily fare for locals, residents, and guests alike. This mixed-use project will also feature a residential tower – Sienna – and 10,000 square feet of retail space and a 7,000 sq. ft. state of the art fitness center and simulator room, appropriately named the “T” Box.

The Benefits & Perks

We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents. Financial wellbeing? Got it! Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan, or Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Oh, and we don’t want to leave out our lifestyle benefits! Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, well-being & educational assistance, and many more!

Qualifications

• Refined verbal communication skills.
• 2 years of previous line experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred.
• Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking skills.
• Able to work single station in the kitchen.
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must have open availability including day shift, evening shifts, weekends and holidays

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.