Cook I, Banquets

Montage International; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage International is seeking a Cook I to join their team in Newport Beach, California. The role involves coordinating kitchen operations, preparing high-quality food, and delivering exceptional service to guests. Ideal candidates are passionate, detail-oriented, and possess at least three years of relevant cooking experience in a restaurant or hotel environment.

Benefits

Free meals

Free uniforms and cleaning

Hotel discounts

401k retirement plan with matching

Associate events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of cooking experience in restaurant or hotel.
• Ability to work fast-paced and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with kitchen staff for food orders.
• Assist training new kitchen associates.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Exceptional guest service

Job description

At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting, and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day: do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.

If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and apply for your application to be considered.

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Pendry, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Pendry is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us.

Your Journey

1. Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and execution of food orders.
2. Collaborate with associates to meet production goals and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
3. Assist with training new kitchen associates.
4. Supervise and mentor cooks and kitchen staff, providing guidance and support as needed.
5. Create and innovate new menu items and specials.
6. Skillfully prepare hot and cold foods that meet our hotel’s high standards.
7. Maintain in-depth knowledge of food products as well as sanitation standards and culinary techniques to execute dishes at the highest level.
8. Able to fulfill guest orders in a timely manner with skillful attention to detail.
9. Able to work in a collaborative environment while maintaining professionalism.
10. Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments.
11. Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties based on business needs.

About You

• You love creating dishes and storytelling with food.
• You are passionate about providing exceptional guest service and creating memorable moments.
• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself personally and helping others do the same.
• You are trustworthy and have integrity.

Must Haves

• Knowledge of culinary techniques and cooking methods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment with excellent communication skills.
• Three years minimum of cooking experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel environment.
• Free meals.
• Free uniforms and cleaning.
• Hotel discounts.
• Associates’ events throughout the year.
• 401k retirement plan with company matching.

Physical Requirements

• Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over.
• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods during your scheduled shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi-regular basis.
• Most work tasks are performed indoors with moderate temperature control; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F).

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Pendry, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Applicants needing assistance or accommodations should contact the People department directly.

The pay scale for Cook I is $23.00 per hour. The pay range is the base salary or hourly wage, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, gratuities, or piece rates that Montage expects to pay for the position.

In the United States, we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.