Line Cook

Noble House Hotels & Resorts; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits Package

401K plan with matching

On Demand Pay

Paid Holidays/Personal/Vacation/Sick

Hotel/Restaurant discounts nationwide

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Marquesa Hotel, featuring Cafe Marquesa, is seeking a Line Cook to join our award-winning restaurant in Old Town Key West. You will work with Café Marquesa team to prepare and cook menu items to precise recipes and ensure the station stays stocked and clean during service.

Our dining concept features Contemporary American cuisine with Southern influences, and a 6-course tasting menu is available. Prior restaurant cooking experience is valued, with fine dining experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant.
• Fine dining experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to specific recipes.
• Set up and stock station with ingredients and supplies.
• Maintain and sanitize workstation throughout shift.
• Follow recipe and yield guidelines.
• Notify Sous Chef of any shortages.
• Report to the executive or sous chef and follow their instructions.
• Ensure all dirty pots and pans are washed at the pot wash station.
• Close the workstation at end of shift.
• Wrap, cover, vent, and label/dated food items.
• Ensure proper food handling and storage per sanitation requirements.
• Know menu items and specials to serve guests the best product.
• Organize and sanitize work areas and kitchen equipment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Line Cook Experience

Fine Dining

Food Prep

Sanitation Compliance

Team Communication

Job description

WE ARE

The Marquesa Hotel, featuring Cafe Marquesa, is looking for a Line Cook to join our award-winning restaurant. We are an award-winning fine dining restaurant in the heart and charm of Old Town Key West. Café Marquesa features Contemporary American Cuisine with delightful Southern Cuisine influences that shine through every bite. Our chef selects the finest seafood, meats and produce to design the menu. Our team of talented chefs present innovative interpretations of classic dishes nightly. Café Marquesa also has a 6-course tasting menu available which does not disappoint.

DESCRIPTION

WE ARE The Marquesa Hotel, featuring Cafe Marquesa, is looking for a Line Cook to join our award-winning restaurant. We are an award-winning fine dining restaurant in the heart and charm of Old Town Key West. Café Marquesa features Contemporary American Cuisine with delightful Southern Cuisine influences that shine through every bite. Our chef selects the finest seafood, meats and produce to design the menu. Our team of talented chefs present innovative interpretations of classic dishes nightly. Café Marquesa also has a 6-course tasting menu available which does not disappoint.

OUR CULTURE

The Noble House Hotels & Resorts philosophy emphasizes "location, distinction, and soul." Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all." And neither are our team members. We are a group of individuals that share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine and we like to have fun.

A day in the life...

In this role, you will be working with our Cafe Marquesa team to put on a fine dining experience by preparing and cooking menu items to specific recipes, sets up and stocks station with ingredients and supplies. You will ensure the station is clean and sanitized throughout your shift.

Requirements

You own this if you have… Previous cooking experience in a restaurant is what we are looking for, and fine dining experience is a plus.

• Providing quality food prep and production services in accordance with standards and plating guidelines
• Setting up a workstation with the necessary tools, equipment, and supplies
• Maintain and strictly adhere to sanitation and health regulations
• Prepare and produce items needed for the day by starting prep work
• Follow recipe and yield guidelines when preparing all dishes
• Notify Sous Chef of any shortages
• Report to the executive or sous chef and follow their instructions
• Ensure all dirty pots and pans are washed at the pot wash station
• Complete the closing procedures by breaking down the workstation
• Ensure that all food items are wrapped, covered, vented, and labeled/dated
• Ensures proper food handling and storage in compliance with food sanitation requirements
• Knowledge of menu items and specials is essential to serving guests the best possible product
• Organize, clean, and sanitize work areas and kitchen equipment
• Additional duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to exert physical effort in lifting up to 50 pounds
• Push/Pull 50 + pounds
• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas
• Remain in mobile and standing position for up to 8 hours throughout work shift
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding
• Must have positive attitude

We’ve got you covered…

• Health Benefits Package-Medical/Dental/Vision/Employee Assistance Program offering support when you need it most
• Supplemental benefits to select such as Short-Term disability, Life Insurance, AD&D and Pet Insurance
• 401K plan with matching
• On Demand Pay- access to your pay before payday
• Paid Holidays/Personal/Vacation/Sick time
• Team Member/Family/Friend hotel and restaurant discounts within Noble House Hotels & Resorts (nationwide)
• Career growth opportunities and Recognition Programs
• Nationwide team member discount program for theme parks (including Disney, Six Flags, Universal Studios, and more!) discounted MLB, NHL, NFL, concert tickets, and much more.
• *Certain benefits apply only to full-time employment status, and introductory eligibility period applies
• Certain benefits apply only to full-time employment status, and introductory eligibility period applies

Sounds like you?

We look forward to reviewing your application and resume. At The Marquesa Hotel, we look for team members with a high amount of integrity with a positive and flexible mindset. Our properties are not a one-size-fits-all and neither are our people.

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.