Venues Commis

Accorhotel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rooms

Food & beverage discounts

Career growth opportunities

CSR programs: Planet 21 & WATCH

Job summary

Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles seeks a dedicated line cook to prepare base recipes for In-Room Dining and Rooftop Pool menus, while maintaining mise en place in the garde manger. You will assist with receiving and proper storage of raw products, ensuring organized coolers and dry storage.

You will also learn the hot line to cover during breaks or peak times, bringing curiosity to learn new techniques and improve skills in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Basic culinary training, on the job or schooling.
• 1–2 years in a professional kitchen, comfortable with moderate volume.
• Luxury dining experience is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of sauce preparation and protein/vegetable cookery.
• Familiar with garde manger (cold/salad station).
• Ability to read and follow recipes and produce consistent end product.
• Basic knowledge of food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare base recipes for In-Room Dining and Rooftop Pool menus.
• Review garde manger mise en place daily for freshness and quality.
• Assist with receiving and proper storage of raw products in venues cooler and dry storage.
• Learn hot line and cover shifts during breaks or busy periods.

Skills

Culinary training

Kitchen experience

Luxury experience

Sauce preparation

Garde manger

Read recipes

Food safety

Job description

Venues Commis supports several areas in the Fairmont Century Plaza kitchens, primarily In-Room Dining but also, seasonally, the Rooftop Pool. You are a steady, independent worker who has consistent output, who works cleanly and in an organized fashion. You are curious: hopefully you love and enjoy food and cooking, and are always seeking to learn new or improve upon existing techniques and skills, and grow your knowledge of cuisines and food cultures.

Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Preparing base recipes for the In-Room Dining and Rooftop Pool menus
• Reviewing garde manger (cold station) mise en place daily to ensure fresh quality product
• Assisting with receiving and stowing raw product upon delivery; being proactive in properly storing, labeling, and organizing product in venues cooler and dry storage spaces
• Learning the hot line to where you are comfortable stepping in to work during a colleague’s break, or assist during periods of higher volume business

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

To fulfil this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:

• Basic culinary training, whether on the job or via schooling
• One to 2 years’ experience in professional kitchen; comfortable with moderate volume of preparation
• Luxury experience appreciated
• Basic knowledge of sauce preparation, protein and vegetable cookery, garde manger (cold/ salads station)
• Ability to read and follow recipes and directions,- and produce consistent end product
• Basic knowledge of food safety practices

Additional Information

What is in it for you:

Hourly rate:Per the collective bargaining agreement with UNITE HERE Local 11, break-in rates apply to newly hired employees in non-tipped classifications during their first 18 months of employment.

• Starts at $28.00/hour
• Increases to $32.40/hour at 9 months
• Reaches full scale of $37.00/hour at 18 months

• Discounted hotel rooms and food & beverage rates to employees at our sister properties around the globe.
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 and WATCH

Your team and working environment:

What was true in 1966 remains true to this day: The Century Plaza Hotel is part of a visionary development intent on doing what others could only imagine. Previously deemed the “Western White House,” (as the only venue outside the White House to host state dinners), Century Plaza’s place in history remains unshakeable. A modernized take on luxury and elevated guest experience from product to people enlivens the real wow factor.

This experience begins with a new kind of workplace, one where the energy is contagious, the stories are invigorating, and the challenges present inspiring opportunities to make your mark. We provide an environment of trust, respect, and integrity. A home away from home. Where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Privacy and personal information are protected. Through Accor’s Employee Value Proposition, we ensure fair treatment and a workplace free from discrimination & harassment.

Visa Requirements: Must provide proof of eligibility to be employed in the United States of America. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.

Fairmont Century Plaza is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO M/F/V/D Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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