Line Cook I - Surfcomber

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality industry is seeking a Line Cook I for their Surfcomber location in Miami Beach. This role involves providing guests with high-quality food and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for cooking, strong time management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. Join a vibrant team dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a related position preferred.
• Experience with cooking stations including sauté and grill.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent food quality and consistency.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station.
• Stock and maintain food products at line stations.

Skills

Time management

Organizational ability

Knife skills

Cooking proficiency

Multi-tasking

Education

1 year of related experience

Food Handler Certification

Job description

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Why We're Here

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here. Our founder, Bill Kimpton, rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.

Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.

How We're Different

Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.

It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you - with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality - is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine. That's what we seek out and celebrate. It's people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don't need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others' lives better.

It adds up to a work environment that's a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you'll feel it too.

What You'll Do

You'll provide guests with excellent food quality and consistency, in an attractive environment, and with professional service. You are hardworking, with a real passion for crafting quality dishes according to restaurant specifications. You love maintaining and building sound working relationships with your teammates. You'll act as an ambassador for the restaurant, be a creator of ridiculously personal experiences, and develop relationships with guests that will compel them to return.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations as set forth in the employee handbook and by management.
• Report any maintenance or repairs needed to the Executive Chef.
• Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by implementing proper sanitation practices while ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
• Know and comply consistently with standard portion size, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, etc.
• Provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests.
• The demonstration, preparation, and execution of each menu item and the item specifications and presentation will be agreed upon.
• Proper guest service requires that the food is produced on a timely basis and that employees are well educated regarding the menu.
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, walk-in, and prep area.

Specific Experience We're Seeking

• 1 year of experience in related or supportive position preferred.
• Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production.
• Experience and proficiency with cooking including garde manger, sauté station, fry station, and grill station.
• Experience working across all meal periods including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to complete tasks.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
• Trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment.
• Ability to multi-task under pressure.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Our hotels and restaurants operate 365 days a year, so scheduling may vary based on business needs.

Education and/or Experience: 1 year of related or supportive experience preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively and professionally. Diplomatic in dealing with difficult situations.

Physical Demands: Constantly required to reach, twist, handle, stand, walk, see, hear, and speak. Frequently required to bend and crouch. Occasionally climb stairs, kneel, crawl, and use a keyboard. Constantly lift/move 10-25 lbs, frequently up to 50 lbs, minimally 75-100+ lbs.

Mental Demands: Must produce detailed work, communicate verbally, handle multiple tasks, and deal with interruptions. Occasionally use math and reasoning skills.

Work Environment: Exposure to heat, odor, fumes, noise, and use of tools and equipment including knives, stoves, ovens, fryers, grills, refrigerators, and scales. Moderate exposure to dirt.

Note: Management reserves the right to modify duties as needed.