Line Cook - Baleen Kitchen

Noble House Hotels & Resorts; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k matching

PTO

Parking

Complimentary meals

Family hotel discounts

Career development

Job summary

Noble House Hotels & Resorts seeks a skilled line cook to join the BALEENkitchen team at Portofino Hotel & Marina, Redondo Beach. You will prepare and execute exquisite entrees with seafood-forward concepts in a vibrant marina-front setting.

We value 3+ years of volume cooking, recipe development, and strong teamwork. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and possess ServSafe certification before hire. Competitive benefits and career development are offered in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of volume cooking in a large operation or similar
• Experience with recipe development and large batch cooking
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, preparation, storage and sanitation
• Knowledge of food and beverage industry regulations (OSHA, health codes)
• Strong communication with departments, guests, and vendors
• Ability to handle difficult situations calmly and professionally
• Able to lift 25–50 lbs regularly
• Servsafe certification required prior to hire

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute exquisite entrees at BALEENkitchen in Portofino Hotel & Marina
• Collaborate with culinary team and other departments to ensure quality and consistency
• Maintain sanitation, storage, and safety standards across kitchen operations

Skills

Volume cooking

Recipe development

Food safety

Communication

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Servsafe certified

Job description

Job Type

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.

Salary Description

$18.00-$22.00 DOE

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