Cook II, Alteno

Starwood Hotels • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Grow with us... Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us. This exciting concept is developed in partnership with Chef Johnny Curiel and Kasie Curiel, co-founders of Fonda Fina Hospitality—the team behind the Michelin-starred Alma Fonda Fina. The original Alteño in Denver, Colorado, was recently named to Condé Nast Traveler’s “Best New Restaurants in the World: 2026 Hot List.” Chef Johnny Curiel is also a current James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef: Mountain Region.

Requirements

• Organized and proficient at multitasking
• At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Reliable team player willing to learn and adapt to new situations
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Food Handling certification (can be obtained during employment)
• Passion for food and previous similar work experience.
• Basic knowledge of culinary operations, a team player, hard worker, and detail oriented.
• Flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

Nice To Haves

• Have a notebook to write recipes, procedures and prep lists with.

Responsibilities

• Preparing food according to recipe specifications and ensuring the overall success of our daily culinary operations.
• Ensuring that all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality.
• Working well under pressure and maintaining restaurant standards during busy periods.
• Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.
• Developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with other employees.
• Clearly communicating using professional language.
• Daily communication with Sous Chef(s), Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef.
• Discussing hotel status, special attention arrivals and /or special attention guests with dietary/allergic restrictions, kitchen status (equipment repairs, cleanliness, and special needs projects), kitchen morale, suggestions of ways to improve guests experiences through new food offerings and ideas to drive revenue.
• Daily communications with stewards to ensure kitchen is running at the highest possible sanitary standards.
• Giving and logging daily, weekly and monthly projects to the stewards for areas of concern.
• Constantly pushing self to learn more about food service through books, magazines and dining out.
• Being a confident leader and perfect example for other team members.
• Ensuring complete wash and sanitized kitchen is passed over to the next shift.
• Ensuring stewards have followed their daily, scheduled cleanliness of walk-ins, lines and general area of stewarding and kitchen.
• Daily line checks with team members ensuring quality and shelf life of product.
• Utilizing product through alternative outlets to minimize product loss.
• Closely monitoring portion sizing to ensure consistency.
• Assisting Supervisor in maintaining all logs and checklists for State and Internal audits.
• Assisting with updating recipe books with proper procedures.
• Responsible for protein/plate counts for service.
• Responsible for (Preventative) Maintenance log in Chef’s office with engineering team.
• Thorough check of all walk-ins to ensure proper storage and rotation.
• Plating using proper service ware.
• Responsible for shift line-ups, informing F&B staff of specials and menu items no longer available.
• Ensuring storerooms are in excellent condition, maintaining/delegating maintenance when necessary.
• Keeping par items ordered for dry storage and produce walk-in.
• Following all company and safety and security policies and procedures; reporting any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; completing safety training and certifications; properly storing flammable materials.
• Ensuring compliance with hotel policies, procedures, and standards with self and colleagues.
• Ensuring uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintaining confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Embodying the 1 Hotels Vision, Mission and Compass; delivering on Our Promise, providing Good-Natured Service and upholding our Brand Pillars.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture
• Commitment to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law
• Special accommodation available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed