Cook

Holiday Inn Washington Dulles Airport; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is seeking a cook for the Holiday Inn Washington Dulles Airport portfolio to prepare and cook food items to brand standards.

Support to other cooks and ensure compliance with health regulations; contribute to financial results, guest satisfaction and team relations. This role requires working morning shifts starting at 5am and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College and/or culinary degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of progressive cook or kitchen experience required.
• Must be detail oriented, have the ability to communicate well with all levels within and outside the organization, and be able to problem-solve with team members.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical requirements: ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Food Quality and Production: maintain high quality and production to standards; conduct line checks and audits; implement changes to improve quality.
• Presentation / Menu Changes: ensure outstanding presentation using use records and photos; monitor plate setups to photo standards.
• Cost Control: follow procurement guidelines; manage food cost and assets within budget.
• Guest Service: maintain guest satisfaction by meeting standards and addressing concerns; collaborate with kitchen staff on operations.
• Safety/Risk Management: uphold food safety standards and storage; ensure a clean safe work environment; follow procedures for incidents.
• Self/Workload Management: communicate effectively; promote collaboration; adhere to SOPs.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, and has been in operation for over 130 years. The Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of more than 20 business class hotels with top brands from Intercontinental Hotel Groups, Marriott International, Hilton, and Best Western Hotels: along with The Watermark Hotel, The Hay-Adams Hotel, and Perch Putt. These properties are operated by a team of more than 1,000 enthusiastic hospitality professionals!

This position is responsible for preparing and cooking food items in accordance with Holiday Inn brand high quality standards. Provides support to other cooks and enforces compliance with health regulations. Helps ensure achievement of overall financial results, guest satisfaction and positive team member relations.

This position is required to work AM (morning) shifts starting at 5am.

Responsibilities:

• Food Quality and Production: Accountable to ensure highest level of food quality and production to standards. Responsible for daily line checks, ongoing audits of consistency and quality, and follow up as necessary. Recognizes opportunities for improvement, and implements the necessary changes. Develops standard operating procedures to maximize quality. Ensures food preparation and delivery standards are met for banquet events and all outlets including restaurant, room service, concierge, and a la carte service.
• Presentation / Menu Changes: Ensures outstanding presentation through use records and photographs, and monitors that plate set ups meet the photo-record standards. Knowledge of menu changes, use records, and photographs.
• Cost Control: Follows Holiday Inn procurement guidelines and applies good business judgment, controlling food cost while maximizing food and beverage revenue. Manages and maintains company assets to stay within budget guidelines and prolong the life of company resources.
• Guest Service: Accountable for guest satisfaction by ensuring food and beverage standards are met. Identifies and addresses guest concerns in a timely and efficient manner. Works side by side with kitchen staff to model appropriate operational standards including adhering to ticket times while maintaining high food quality.
• Safety/Risk Management: Leads by example with food safety standards and food storage. Maintain quality food, beverage and kitchen/restaurant standards per Holiday Inn brand, local, state and federal regulations. Ensures a clean and safe work environment, and follows all Holiday Inn procedures for guest/team member’s incidents.
• Self/Workload Management: Responsible for effective self/workload management. Demonstrates clear written and verbal communication skills. Promotes collaboration and positive, professional work environment. Adheres to all Holiday Inn Standard Operating Procedures.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College and/or culinary degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of progressive cook or kitchen experience required.
• Must be detail oriented, have the ability to communicate well with all levels within and outside the organization, and be able to problem-solve with team members.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis throughout shift.
• Requires ability to work extended hours based on business needs, with physically demanding responsibilities such as walking, standing, carrying, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Prefer 2 or more years as a cook in a restaurant or hotel of similar size and reputation for outstanding service. EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disabled

$20 - $21 an hour

Minimum and maximum wage or salary for the position.

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The actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Base pay is one component of B. F. Saul Company & Affiliates total compensation package, which also includes access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, bonus plans and more.

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring diverse professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Source: Hospitality Online