Culinary Internship & Externship | Montage Palmetto Bluff

montage; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free uniforms and cleaning

Hotel discounts

Healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan with company-mant

Job summary

Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, SC is seeking a Cook III to turn passion into guest experiences. You will prepare hot and cold foods to the hotel's high standards and contribute to a welcoming dining atmosphere.

You will work with a collaborative team, maintain sanitation and kitchen standards, and meet guest orders promptly while delivering WOW moments. Flexible weekends/holidays; prior luxury-hotel kitchen experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Experience in standalone restaurant or hotel environment preferred.
• Luxury hotel experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation of hot and cold foods meeting high hotel standards.
• Maintain knowledge of food products, sanitation standards and culinary techniques.
• Fulfill guest orders promptly with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with team while maintaining professionalism.
• Deliver WOW moments and perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Guest service

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.

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.

At Montage Palmetto Bluff, it's All Because of YOU!

Cook III

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Montage Palmetto Bluff, 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 growthopportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Montage Palmetto Bluff is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us.

Your Journey

• Responsible for preparation of hot and cold foods that meet our hotel’s high standards

• Maintain in depth knowledge of food products as well as sanitation standards and culinary techniques to execute dishes at the highest level, following kitchen standards

• Ability to fulfill guest orders in a timely manner with skillful attention to detail

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment all while maintaining professionalism

• Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments

• 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

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment

• One year minimum of experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel environment a plus

• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

You Will Enjoy

• Free meals

• Free uniforms and cleaning

• Ongoing community outreach events

• Hotel discounts

• Associates’ events throughout the year

• Healthcare benefits

• 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 of time 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. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F).

At Montage Palmetto Bluff, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, 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 federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location.

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.