Line Cook - Baleen Kitchen

The Portofino Hotel & Marina, a Noble House Hotel; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates for you and:

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

PTO and complimentary meals

Job summary

The Portofino Hotel & Marina's BALEENkitchen in Redondo Beach, CA invites a dedicated cook to join the culinary team, preparing and executing exquisite entrees at an award-winning marina-front restaurant with chic interiors and seafood-forward fare. This role emphasizes training and growth; you should communicate well, apply basic culinary skills, and strive to learn.

The offering includes competitive pay, health benefits, matched 401(k), PTO, parking and complimentary meals, plus family

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of volume cooking in a similar size operation or larger.
• Experience with recipe development and large batch cooking.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, preparation, storage and sanitation.
• Knowledge of the food and beverage industry, current market trends, and applicable laws (e.g. OSHA, health regulations).
• Ability to communicate effectively with other departments, guests and vendors.
• Ability to handle difficult situations professionally.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 25 pounds and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• ServSafe certification required prior to hire.

Skills

Volume cooking

Recipe development

Cooking techniques

Food & beverage industry knowledge

Communication

Professionalism

Lifting ability

ServSafe certification

Job description

Description

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance

Discount Rates in our Noble House Hotels and Resorts Portfolio

Career Development Opportunities

THE JOB:

As a part of the culinary team, you will have the opportunity to prepare and execute exquisite entrees at an award-winning marina front restaurant called BALEENkitchen located at Portofino Hotel & Marina, with chic interiors and inventive, seafood forward fare.

YOU:

To be successful in this position, we're looking for someone who thrives on training and learning as you go. This role requires good communication skills, basic culinary skills and the desire to learn and grow.

THE OFFER:

• In return, you are rewarded with a competitive compensation package including competitive pay, health benefits, matching 401k, PTO, parking and complimentary meals
• Discounted rates in our Noble House Hotels & Resorts portfolio for you and your family
• Learning programs and career development opportunities within the company

YOUR TEAM AND WORKING ENVIROMENT:

Nestled in our private Redondo Beach peninsula, our hotel is your haven. The Portofino Hotel offers a delightful array of amenities and activities in our prime South Bay location just a stone’s throw from the communities of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach . With 168 rooms, multiple F&B outlets, banquets, guest activities and a 188-slip marina, your days are filled with diverse operations.

Noble House Hotels & Resorts:

Noble House properties are not one-size-fits-all hotels. Each property is meticulously designed to stand on its own merits. The unifying thread that connects each and every hotel is not the architecture or the amenities but lies within the people – and the local culture – that make up Noble House Hotels & Resorts. The passion of our people is our greatest asset, we are a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts. We provide our guests and members with exceptional service and most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values of Caring, Integrity and Respect.

Follow us on Instagram @baleenkitchenla or @portofinohotel

Requirements

Your experience and skills include:

• 3 or more years of volume cooking in a similar size operation or larger
• Experience with recipe development and large batch cooking
• Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of cooking techniques, preparation, storage and sanitation
• Thorough knowledge of food and beverage industry, current market trends, and federal, state and local laws pertaining to the hospitality industry (e.g. OSHA, County Regulations, Department of Health regulations, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with other departments, guests, and vendors.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Servsafe certification required prior to hire.

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.