Village Hotel Lead Line Cook - Reserve

Biltmore-Estate; Asheville (NC); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health clinic on-site

Wellness programs

Estate gardens access

40% estate retail & dining discount

Employer subsidized health, life, and,

Dental, vision, disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Housing or childcare assistance

Home purchase assistance

Zusammenfassung

Biltmore Estate is seeking a Lead Cook III to join our on-site culinary team in Asheville. The role supports food preparation, production, and quality control while aiming to achieve profitability and guest satisfaction.

Leadership responsibilities may be required in the absence of supervision, with opportunities to mentor apprentices and externs. Responsibilities include development of daily specials, guidance for line staff, and ensuring high standards of taste and presentation.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma required; a two-year culinary degree is preferred.
• Two years of related culinary experience in a full-service restaurant, preferably fine dining.
• Demonstrated leadership experience or supervisory ability is preferred.
• Ability to motivate staff to deliver world-class service and product quality.
• Basic proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and Excel; effective math and recipe reading skills.

Aufgaben

• Maintain a clean, organized work area; ensure equipment is safe and in good condition.
• Lead and train staff when supervisor is absent; support Demi Chef and Chef.
• Develop daily specials and support culinary externs and apprentices.
• Follow prep and order sheets; ensure mis en place for next shift.
• Monitor quality and freshness of all food items; ensure proper rotation and dating.
• Coordinate with line staff to maintain high standards of presentation and taste.
• Cross-train on all lines to provide coverage and support as needed.
• Assist with inventory control and cost-saving practices.
• Support kitchen staff to uphold sanitation and safety standards.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Math skills

Recipe execution

Kitchen teamwork

MS Word/Outlook/Excel

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Two-year culinary degree

Industry certifications (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Job DescriptionThe starting pay range for this position begins at $21/hour and is based on the level of qualifications and relevant experience above the minimum requirements.The Lead Cook III position reports to the Demi and Restaurant Chef and will assist with food preparation, production, quality control and attaining profitability and revenue goals. This position may also offer leadership support to staff members in the absence of the supervisor, and will provide guidance and direction to line staff as needed. In addition, the Cook III may also be expected to serve as a resource for line staff in a particular area of food preparation and/or production. Other duties will include assisting with the development of daily specials, working with culinary externs and apprentices, and general operational support. Success will be measured by guest satisfaction, organization and kitchen cleanliness, attitude and product quality.Benefits include:Access to Biltmore's on-site health clinic, wellness programs, and health fairs for all employeesYear-round access to the estate gardens and grounds and 40% off estate retail & diningEmployer subsidized health, life, dental, vision, and short term/long-term disability insurance (for Full-Time positions)Paid vacation, holidays, and SEL (for Full-Time positions)Monthly housing or childcare assistance and home purchase assistance (dependent upon eligibility)And much more!Requirements:1. High school diploma. A two-year culinary degree, additional training, and/or industry certifications are preferred.2. At least two (2) years of related culinary experience in a full-service restaurant, preferably in a fine dining/upscale setting. The ideal candidate will have had progressive leadership responsibilities in a multi-unit, luxury hotel/resort food and beverage operation with exposure to both a la carte and banquet dining service styles.3. Demonstrated leadership experience and/or prior supervisory or management experience preferred. Should be capable of leading co-workers in the absence of supervisor.4. Proven commitment to the delivery of world class service and products, and the ability to motivate staff to do the same.5. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.6. Basic math skills and the ability to develop, read, and execute recipes.7. Must be able to follow prep and order sheets.8. Strong knowledge of food product identification, fabrication and cooking methods; experience with inventory and cost control techniques helpful.9. Ability to work closely with culinary externs and apprentices and assist in their education and professional development.Physical Requirements:1. Able to sit, stand, twist, bend, push, pull, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis for periods of up to 10 hours or more per day.2. Able to work effectively in a kitchen environment with extremes in temperature (heat, cold, humidity) for an extended period of time.Essential Job Duties:1. Maintain a clean and well organized work area; ensure all equipment is well cleaned and maintained and in a safe and good working order; cleans and organizes all stations, coolers, sinks, and walk-ins for next shift.2. Checks daily forecasts and BEOs in order to prepare, set-up properly, and for accurate information; writes and follows daily checklist consistently.3. Accountable for proper rotation and dating of all food items4. Ensure all items are prepared, garnished, and presented to quality standards; prepare and plan in advance to ensure all mis en place needed for next shift is ready.5. Training for new staff; assists with development of interns, externs, and Level 1/2 cooks; serves as supervisor on duty in the absence of Demi Chef and Chef.6. Check food items daily for quality and freshness.7. Prepare and plan in advance to ensure items needed for next day are ready.8. Possess the ability to write and follow daily check list consistently.9. Cross- train on all lines to be proficient on all station as well as stewarding equipment in order to provide assistance as needed.