Cook

HAYA Hotel • Tampa, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Hotel Haya, located in the heart of historic Ybor, is seeking Cook I, II, and III positions. This role reports to the Executive Chef/Sous Chefs and is non-exempt. The hotel is managed by Aparium Hotel Group, known for its unique approach to hospitality that blends business acumen with boutique charm. Hotel Haya itself is a vibrant property featuring 178 guest rooms, extensive banquet space, a world-class restaurant, café, and a courtyard with a pool, influenced by Cuban, Italian, and Spanish cultures.

Requirements

• Passion for the people, place and character of our community.
• Flexible availability, including days, nights and weekends.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety guidelines and requirements; SafeStaff Certificate of Completion or completed within 30 days of hire required.
• Proven knowledge in a variety of cuisines, pastry/bakery skills are a plus.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Excel and Word to create spreadsheets and proposals.
• Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address all employee levels of the hotel.
• Proficiency of the English language in reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Ability to have Food Safety certification from a reputable organization.
• Ability to read and speak English to follow recipes, special orders, proper chemical use and communicate with co-workers.
• Ability to calculate basic math principles to meet proper menu ingredients and perform inventory.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time to meet high volume business.
• Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25lbs to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
• Ability to lift, balance and carry (with assistance) up to 100lbs to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to cook required menu items.
• Ability to withstand warm to hot environments for prolonged periods while utilizing ovens, stoves, or fryers.

Nice To Haves

• Pastry/bakery skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and role model the company’s principles of People, Place, and Character, while embodying our values that drive collaboration, intuitive service, and translocal hospitality.
• Act as a key partner with culinary leadership, demonstrating a united front as a team committed to providing the best possible guest experience, no request is too small or too big.
• Take pride in the food you prepare for guests, adhering to thoughtfully created recipes, presentation standards, and guest preferences (even if it’s not in the recipe spec).
• Work in an organized fashion with the utmost respect for your ingredients, equipment, and workspace.
• Demonstrate a professional sense of urgency while simultaneously being mindful of technique to provide an amazing guest experience through the food you create.
• Possess an advanced understanding of culinary skills and strive to learn more through constant scientific study of your craft.
• May sometimes assist culinary leadership with coaching your peers on menu execution, respectfully course-correcting any missed opportunities while fostering an environment of continuous growth for yourself and others.
• Foster open lines of communication within the department by actively participating in daily line ups and quarterly culinary all staff meetings, maintaining a transparent dialogue amongst the team to voice ideas and concerns, while course-correcting any missed opportunities.
• Actively participate in feedback sessions with culinary leadership to further develop your skillset.
• Observe conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the culinary operation, reporting anything substandard to the Chef, Sous Chefs, and/or engineering department to make corrections and improvements as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with the culinary leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities, understanding that flexibility with your responsibilities is paramount to support a successful operation.

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation, sick and a floating holiday to use when you choose
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Free parking in Ybor!!!
• Free shift-meal prepared by our in-house culinary experts
• Up to 50% off food when you dine at the restaurant as a guest
• Greatly discounted room rates for your out-of-town guests
• Medical benefit premiums begin at a bi-weekly cost of $66

What This Job Offers

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