Brutto Americano Line Cook

The Barnett; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barnett in New Orleans seeks an experienced Line Cook to join our team. The Line Cook will handle meal preparation for hotel restaurant and catering events, following safety guidelines.

Work days and hours vary with business needs, including weekends and holidays. Responsibilities include following cost controls, maintaining quality and presentation, keeping a clean workspace, assisting with inventory, and coordinating with the Sales team on catering and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Read tickets to determine orders and priorities.
• Ability to communicate clearly with guests and team members.
• Professionalism in fast-paced kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare menu items for hotel restaurant and catering.
• Monitor food costs and maintain quality and presentation.
• Assist with cleanliness, organization and inventory in the kitchen.
• Coordinate with Sales for catering reservations and guest satisfaction.
• Train and monitor kitchen staff as needed.
• Support environmental initiatives within the kitchen.

Skills

Read tickets

Communicate effectively

Education

High school diploma

Job description

234 rooms | 16,000 sq. ft. meeting/event space Amenities: contemporary rooms, rooftop pool, five signature dining venues, vibrant communal spaces. A restored Art Deco hotel just steps from the New Orleans French Quarter, The Barnett offers an authentic New Orleans experience with curated events, live music, and standout food and beverage. Its versatile meeting and event spaces, combined with proximity to the Caesars Superdome, create an engaging environment for hospitality professionals serving both business and leisure travelers.

Brutto Americano is southern-inspired Italian dining with a New Orleans Flair located at The Barnett Hotel in the Warehouse District. With a focus on Gulf seafood and fresh, hand-crafted pasta, Brutto Americano offers a contemporary take on Italian cuisine, perfectly attuned to the sophisticated tastes of the New Orleans dining scene.

We are seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our team.

JOB SUMMARY

The Line Cook is responsible for meal preparation and assigned kitchen duties. Work hours/days vary as dictated by business needs, and may include weekends and holidays.

JOB DUTIES

• Plan and prepare various food items and meals for hotel restaurant and catering functions, following proper food handling and safety guidelines.
• Understand food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality.
• Assist with quality and presentation issues, cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and the restaurant when necessary.
• Accommodate guests' special requests.
• Maintain clean work area, practicing "clean as you go" policy.
• Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of all Food & Beverage items as directed.
• Assist with any reports as required (inventory, food costs, beverage costs, etc.).
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area.
• Coordinate catering reservations and Food preparation with Sales Department and assure guest satisfaction.
• Follow up on menu items and cost any special menu requests.
• Assist with training and monitoring kitchen personnel in the performance of their duties as necessary.
• Support environmental commitments by having the knowledge, skills, and values to be a leader in the global goal of "greening" the hospitality industry.
• Watch for safety hazards and report them immediately to your Department Supervisor.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum one year hospitality or restaurant food service experience required.
• Must be able to read tickets
• Able to work with little or no supervision.
• Read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments, guests, and vendors.
• Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.

HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.