Line Cook 1 - Full Time

Alila Hotels; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alila Marea Beach Resort is seeking an intermediate line cook for its resort kitchen in Encinitas, CA. The candidate will have hotel cooking experience and a culinary degree, and will work single stations with supervision and training as needed.

The role emphasizes good communication, professional food preparation, and the ability to stand for long periods in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Refined verbal communication skills.
• 1 year of previous line experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred.
• Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking skills.
• Able to work single station in the kitchen.
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items to Hyatt standards.
• Maintain line cook station with cleanliness and safety.
• Assist supervision and learn station operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Line cook experience

Culinary degree

Basic cooking skills

Single station

Guest-focused service

Stamina

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Alila Marea Beach Resort is a Boundless Hotel by Hyatt. It is located in North County, San Diego, just 32 miles north of San Diego International Airport, and central to Encinitas, one of the most charming seaside towns that dot California’s iconic Coastal Highway 101.

Alila Marea Beach Resort is a Boundless Hotel by Hyatt. It is located in North County, San Diego, just 32 miles north of San Diego International Airport, and central to Encinitas, one of the most charming seaside towns that dot California’s iconic Coastal Highway 101.

Alila Marea combines understated elegance with coastal views from nearly every guestroom. Designed to emulate the surrounding coastal bluff, beach, and ocean, the Resort is framed by natural stone, warm woods, and clean lines for a tranquil retreat with a sublime backdrop.

The Resort features 130 guestrooms, 6,626sq/ft. of meeting space, a full-service Spa, two restaurants (Vaga and Pocket), and one café. High touch barefoot luxury and service are emblematic of the Alila Way.

An intermediate line cook requires good communication and culinary skills. The desired cook candidate will have hotel cooking experience and a culinary degree. An intermediate cook should have a professional knowledge of cooking ingredients and procedures. Intermediate cook will work single stations in the kitchen and require significant supervision and training.

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer in cook jobs: Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This is a great opportunity to get a start with Hyatt as a cook.

Qualifications

• Refined verbal communication skills.
• 1 year of previous line experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred.
• Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking skills.
• Able to work single station in the kitchen.
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $24.56.