Kestra Line Cook

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a luxury hotel known for its creativity and high standards. As a Line Cook, you will play a vital role in preparing exceptional dishes that delight guests. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where your culinary skills will shine. Experience the thrill of working in a prestigious hotel that values creativity and teamwork. With a commitment to excellence, you will contribute to memorable dining experiences while enjoying a culture of fun and growth. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of something special in the heart of Boston.

Benefits

Complimentary Meals

Health Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Generous Paid Time Off

Discounted Associate Rates at Omni Properties

Qualifications

• Hands-on food and beverage knowledge with hospitality business experience.
• Serve Safe certified and able to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain service standards and ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Prepare food and maintain cleanliness in preparation areas.
• Forecast food quantities to maximize profitability.

Skills

Food and Beverage Knowledge

Customer Service Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Location

The 1,054-room Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport is the newest luxury hotel in the City of Boston, and the most significant hotel project in the city for the last forty years. The property features seven outlets for drinking and dining, a signature spa, fitness center, and rooftop pool. It boasts more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and caters to the most discerning clientele.

Job Description

The Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport is located in the center of the bustling Seaport District. The AAA Four Diamond rated hotel boasts 1,054 finely appointed guestrooms with 52 suites, seven delectable dining experiences, a scenic rooftop pool, a luxury Breve Spa, and more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and event space allowing to provide each guest a unique and memorable experience. Come join the team that was voted “2023 Best Places to Work” by the Boston Business Journal!

Creativity must infuse everything we do, and everyone in the hotel. Performance realities will always exist, but we use these constraints to push, not limit, our creativity. We believe there is always a way to make it work. If we don't have the solution, we dig deeper creatively to find one.

The Kestra Line Cook is responsible for all prep and production for the culinary operation, in accordance with hotel standards. The Cook comprehends the food and beverage menus and cooks all food to high quality and presentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Consistent maintenance and refinement of service standards. Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation awareness standards. Prepare daily for health department and Ecosure inspections.
• Perform all necessary tasks of a production cook according to hotel operating procedures to include but not limited to food prep, food production, kitchen, and food equipment cleaning.
• Ensure upkeep, safety and cleanliness in food preparation areas, refrigeration, storage areas, food and beverage service areas, hallways, corridors, and storerooms.
• Responsible to prep and produce food for the cafeteria as assigned by management.
• Responsible for ensuring that the correct standards are being maintained. Responsible for ensuring a high food quality and presentation.
• Control requisitioning of food quantities by forecasting volume to achieve maximum profitability by avoiding over/under production.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of local and international market trends in order to create food products that are relevant, thereby maximizing sales opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have hands-on food and beverage knowledge and a comprehensive, working knowledge of the hospitality business.
• A minimum of relevant cooking experience in a large convention hotel is strongly preferred.

• Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed during busy times and high-profile events, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Highly developed customer service skills; possessing a friendly approachable demeanor and strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle multiple priorities while maintaining composure.
• Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Serve Safe certified.

PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• A culture of fun, inclusion, and growth.
• Complimentary meals.
• Health Insurance and matching 401(k) after one year.
• Generous Paid Time Off offered after 90 days.
• Performance-driven, ALL-IN culture.
• Discounted associate rates at Omni properties nationwide.