Cafe Marquesa Line Cook-$250 Sign on Bonus

Noble House Hotels & Resorts; Key West (FL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits Package

401K with matching

On Demand Pay

Paid Holidays

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Nationwide discounts

Job summary

The Marquesa Hotel in Old Town Key West is seeking a Line Cook to join Café Marquesa, our award-winning fine dining restaurant. The Line Cook will prepare and cook menu items to exact recipes while ensuring the station is clean and stocked to maintain exceptional service.

Prior restaurant cooking experience is required, with fine dining experience considered a plus. Benefits include health coverage, 401K, paid time off, and employee discounts across Noble House properties.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant; fine dining experience is a plus.
• Ability to maintain sanitation and health regulations.
• Follow recipes and yield guidelines when preparing all dishes.
• Prepare items for day by starting prep work and set up workstation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to specific recipes.
• Set up and stock station with ingredients and supplies.
• Maintain and sanitize station throughout shift.
• Follow plating guidelines and yield per recipes.
• Notify Sous Chef of shortages and report to executive or sous chef.
• Ensure proper food handling, labeling, and storage.
• Complete closing procedures and wrap up at end of shift.

Skills

Cooking experience

Fine dining experience

Sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Description

WE ARE

The Marquesa Hotel, featuring Cafe Marquesa, is looking for a Line Cook to join our award-winning restaurant. We are an award-winning fine dining restaurant in the heart and charm of Old Town Key West. Café Marquesa features Contemporary American Cuisine with delightful Southern Cuisine influences that shine through every bite. Our chef selects the finest seafood, meats and produce to design the menu. Our team of talented chefs present innovative interpretations of classic dishes nightly. Café Marquesa also has a 6-course tasting menu available which does not disappoint.

OUR CULTURE | Individual Distinction, Collective Soul

The Noble House Hotels & Resorts philosophy emphasizes "location, distinction, and soul." Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all." And neither are our team members. We are a group of individuals that share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine and we like to have fun.

A day in the life...

In this role, you will be working with our Cafe Marquesa team to put on a fine dining experience by preparing and cooking menu items to specific recipes, set up and stocks station with ingredients and supplies. You will ensure the station is clean and sanitized throughout your shift.

Requirements

You own this if you have…

Previous cooking experience in a restaurant is what we are looking for, and fine dining experience is a plus.

• Providing quality food prep and production services in accordance with standards and plating guidelines
• Setting up a workstation with the necessary tools, equipment, and supplies
• Maintain and strictly adhere to sanitation and health regulations
• Prepare and produce items needed for the day by starting prep work
• Follow recipe and yield guidelines when preparing all dishes
• Notify Sous Chef of any shortages
• Report to the executive or sous chef and follow their instructions
• Ensure all dirty pots and pans are washed at the pot wash station
• Complete the closing procedures by breaking down the workstation
• Ensure that all food items are wrapped, covered, vented, and labeled/dated
• Ensures proper food handling and storage in compliance with food sanitation requirements
• Knowledge of menu items and specials is essential to serving guests the best possible product
• Organize, clean, and sanitize work areas and kitchen equipment
• Additional duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to exert physical effort in lifting up to 50 pounds
• Push/Pull 50 + pounds
• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas
• Remain in mobile and standing position for up to 8 hours throughout work shift
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding
• Must have positive attitude

We’ve got you covered…

• Health Benefits Package-Medical/Dental/Vision/Employee Assistance Program offering support when you need it most
• Supplemental benefits to select such as Short-Term disability, Life Insurance, AD&D and Pet Insurance
• 401K plan with matching
• On Demand Pay- access to your pay before payday
• Paid Holidays/Personal/Vacation/Sick time
• Team Member/Family/Friend hotel and restaurant discounts within Noble House Hotels & Resorts (nationwide)
• Career growth opportunities and Recognition Programs
• Nationwide team member discount program for theme parks (including Disney, Six Flags, Universal Studios, and more!) discounted MLB, NHL, NFL, concert tickets, and much more.
• Certain benefits apply only to full-time employment status, and introductory eligibility period applies

*$250 Sign-On Bonus-payable after successful completion of 90 days of employment.

At The Marquesa Hotel, we look for team members with a high amount of integrity with a positive and flexible mindset. Our properties are not a one-size-fits-all and neither are our people.

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.