Food & Beverage Associate

Turner Enterprises Inc.•Truth or Consequences, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Associate combines culinary preparation with guest interaction to provide a seamless, high-quality dining experience at Sierra Grande. The role includes preparing and serving continental breakfast and making customizable boxed lunches for individual guests and tour groups. The associate also manages kitchen and front-of-house supplies, tracks inventory, places orders, and maintains relationships with local suppliers and vendors. The position provides attentive, friendly service during breakfast and lunch, responds to food-related requests and dietary needs, and maintains the presentation and cleanliness of dining areas. Duties also include completing opening and closing side-work, following food safety and sanitation procedures, participating in food and beverage education outside regular service, and carrying out other assigned duties. This is not a management or supervisory position.

Requirements

Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or a similar role.
Strong communication skills and ability to engage with guests and team members in a friendly, professional manner.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and applicable health codes.
Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Present documentation establishing identity and employment authorization within three days of hire, as required by federal law.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Experience working in a luxury hotel or resort setting.
Culinary school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve continental breakfast items.
Create customizable boxed lunches, including sandwiches and salads, for guests and tour groups.
Manage inventory, track stock levels, and order kitchen and front-of-house supplies.
Maintain positive relationships with local suppliers and vendors to support timely deliveries and quality products.
Provide attentive, friendly, and professional service during breakfast and lunch.
Be present on the floor and respond to guests’ needs and food-related requests.
Complete opening and closing side-work as directed.
Keep tables and dining areas neat and presentable while following health and safety guidelines.
Attend and participate in food and beverage education outside regular service.
Follow food safety and cleanliness protocols, including frequent handwashing, and keep kitchen and front-of-house areas organized.
Ensure meal quality and presentation.
Accommodate special dietary requests.
Perform other duties as assigned.