Hotel Kitchen Cook - Station Lead & Banquet Prep

FAIRMONT; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rooms

Food & beverage rates

Academies learning programs

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Planet 21 and WATCH CSR

Job summary

FAIRMONT Long Beach is seeking a professional culinary team member to contribute across garde manger, hot kitchen, banquet events and general station work. You will maintain mise en place, follow recipes, and ensure food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

Responsibilities include opening/closing duties, coordinating with Sous Chef and Front of House, and assisting in banquet plating while upholding high customer service and teamwork under pressure.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the culinary field is required.
• Experience in Garde Manger, Hot Kitchen, Banquet Kitchen in a 4- or 5-Diamond Hotel is preferred.
• Advanced knife skills.
• Diploma or Certification in a Culinary discipline is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team, and under minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service.
• Maintain knowledge of policies, standards and procedures.
• Prepare mise en place and operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Open/close duties and station management with Sous Chef oversight.
• Cook and plate menu items following recipes and yield guides.
• Inform Sous Chef of shortages and coordinate with Front of House.
• Ensure food safety, labeling, rotation and proper storage to minimize waste.
• Collaborate with other departments to support banquet and event functions.

Skills

Culinary experience

Garde Manger

Knife skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

English communication

Education

Culinary diploma

Job description

FAIRMONT Long Beach is seeking a professional culinary team member to contribute across garde manger, hot kitchen, banquet events and general station work. You will maintain mise en place, follow recipes, and ensure food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

Responsibilities include opening/closing duties, coordinating with Sous Chef and Front of House, and assisting in banquet plating while upholding high customer service and teamwork under pressure.