Enzo Cook

mainsailhotels; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainsail Lodging & Development is seeking a Cook at its Epicurean Hotel in Atlanta, GA. You will be expected to demonstrate passion for high standards, anticipate guest needs, and bring a minimum of 2 years of culinary experience. A culinary degree is a plus but not required.

Experience with luxury hotel or restaurant environments is preferred. The role requires knowledge of food handling, sanitation, knife skills, and the ability to read and follow recipes while maintaining quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; 4 years culinary experience.
• Culinary degree or some level of culinary education a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge in all aspects of Food Handling & Sanitation standards.
• Show positive teamwork skills; take direction and work ahead as directed.
• Maintain knowledge of food products, culinary preparation, and equipment.
• Prepare, plate, and service all foods with attention to quality and presentation.
• Assist in monthly inventories as directed and participate in cost control.
• Follow company guidelines to maximize guest service and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Food handling

Teamwork

Knife skills

Recipe reading

Culinary knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary education a plus

Job description

We're looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let's see if we're a fit. We hope so.

About ITL Group

ITL Group is a hospitality company rooted in chef-driven concepts, thoughtful beverage programs, and genuine guest connection. Our restaurants combine culinary excellence with polished, welcoming service to create memorable dining experiences. Founded in the Town at Trilith, ITL Group operates within a creative, community-focused environment adjacent to Trilith Studios. ITL Group is committed to professionalism, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement across all operations

Position:

Cook

Location:

Epicurean Hotel, Atlanta, GA

Reports to:

Chef de Cuisine

Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

As a Cook, you are expected to show a desire and passion to work to the highest standards set and a willingness to anticipate and meet our guests needs, you will be required to have a minimum of 2 years culinary experience, preferably within a luxury hotel or restaurant. Culinary trained degree preferred but not required.

Essential Functions

Core Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a reasonable knowledge in all aspects of Food Handling & Sanitation standards
• Show positive teamwork skills. Must command the ability to take direction and work ahead as directed
• Must have a good knowledge in food products, culinary preparation, and equipment
• Good knife skills required and will be responsible for the preparation, plating, and service of all foods
• Assist in the participation of monthly inventories as directed
• Adhere to all company guidelines. Maximize guest service while working within these guidelines
• Maintain company equipment and facility. Identify and enforce the maintenance of company assets and equipment through safe handling and storage
• Show reasonable knowledge of all Fire Marshall and Health Code regulations. Assist in all daily kitchen area inspections in regards to cleanliness, organization, and Health & Safety standards
• Assist and participate in all aspects of cost control, including food cost, labor cost, equipment, and uniforms cost. Minimize Waste , Maximize Productivity, Respect Equipment and Value your Uniform
• Work as directed to the highest standards set, you are expected to be able to read and follow recipes

Qualification Standards

Education and Experience

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; 4 years culinary experience
• Culinary degree or some level of culinary education a plus

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Corrected vision to normal range

Mental Demands

• Makes sound judgments quickly
• Ability to work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
• Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations
• Obsesses about quality

Mainsail Lodging & Development Core Values:

• We respect individuals while celebrating rich dimensions of diversity of others
• We believe in the importance of the entrepreneurial spirit and making things happen through proactive behavior
• We require honesty and integrity in everything we do
• We live up to commitments and are first to follow up with our clients and suppliers
• Work is an important part of life and should be fun
• We carry an ownership mentality and conserve the company's resources with the same vigilance we would use to guard and conserve our own personal resources
• We feel a sense of urgency on all matters related to our clients, investors, guests and residents
• We understand the concept that achieving customer satisfaction is not enough and to be truly successful, we must strive for customer loyalty by delighting them

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.