Food & Beverage Back of House Employee/Cook

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:

The successful candidate will be supporting the Culinary Management team to provide restaurant guests with food of excellent quality, consistency and professional service. Responsibilities primarily include, but are not limited to the below culinary functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Expedites all cooking and food items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation as established by Culinary Leadership team
• Completes the assignments of specific duties on a daily basis.
• Maintains communication with all departments.
• Creates and maintains a sound working relationship with all preparation personnel.
• Must be familiar with health requirements.
• Review banquet function sheets on a daily basis in order to ensure adequate preparation of culinary items.
• Reports maintenance or repairs needed.
• Ensures that all recipes are executed to provide maximum profitability.
• Reviews all pertinent food and beverage requisitions, inter-kitchen transfers and production quantities, and verifies all special food requests
• Prevents the spoiling and contamination of foods by enforcing proper sanitation practices and ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
• Inspects delivery of food to ensure the highest level of quality
• Ensures a variety of menu items offering local and seasonal specialties.
• Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to total quality efforts by striving for continual improvement, working cooperatively as a team member and concentrating on both internal and external customers.
• Complies with departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations and policies s set forth in the Employee Handbook and Management.

What You Bring

• 2-3 years of previous experience in a restaurant and/or culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant is preferred.
• Culinary Arts degree/completion of a culinary program or equivalent experience
• Knife skill training and knowledgeable of basic kitchen equipment
• Food handler certification preferred
• Ability to maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and knowledgeable of health requirements and compliance
• Ability to multi-task under pressure
• Must be able to lift or move 25lbs and stand/walk up to 8 hours
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to communicate written and verbally (in English)

The hourly pay range for this role is USD $11.00 plus gratuities.  We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, pension, meal per shift, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.