Hotel Bistro Cook

Marriott International•Buford, GA

About The Position

What Makes a McKibbon Bistro Cook? The Bistro Cook is responsible for providing friendly, attentive, and responsive service. You are responsible for creating cuisine that provides an exceptional dining experience for all guests. The primary objective is to create a personalized experience that will entice our guests to return and share their experiences. Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to) kitchen set-up and station preparation prior to service and at the end of the shift, maintaining the condition of the service area and kitchen, as well as regularly interacting with guests. A Day in the Life: You will welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards. You will anticipate and address guests' service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. You will prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. You will prepare excellent quality food on budget for the Bistro and for catered events. You will assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory as directed by the management staff. You will set up, stock, and maintain work areas. You will move, lift, carry, push, pull, and/or place objects weighing up to 25 lbs. You will follow all company, safety, and security policies and procedures. You will check expiration dates on all food items to ensure freshness. You will report any accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions. You will maintain confidentiality of proprietary information to protect company assets. You will perform any other reasonable job duties as requested.

Requirements

A valid Food Handler's Card, or the ability to obtain one
The lawful ability to serve alcohol (18 years old) and/or prepare alcoholic beverages (21 years old)
The ability to work a varied shift that includes weekends, holidays, and special events
The ability to prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards
The ability to operate a variety of kitchen equipment
The ability to meet any additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests according to request
A clear understanding of the English language: you can read, write, and verbally communicate in English
The physical ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time
Knowledge of beer, wine, liquor, and common drink recipes
Knowledge of alcohol laws
Knowledge of dining room service procedures and kitchen functions
Experience working at a hotel establishment (highly desired)

Nice To Haves

The ability to communicate in an efficient and friendly manner
The ability to maintain a professional appearance
Remaining calm under pressure while working with speed and accuracy
Completing and excelling at any necessary certifications and safety training
Developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with others
Supporting team members to reach common goals
Ensuring adherence to quality expectations and standards

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, attentive, and responsive service
Create cuisine that provides an exceptional dining experience for all guests
Kitchen set-up and station preparation prior to service and at the end of the shift
Maintaining the condition of the service area and kitchen
Regularly interacting with guests
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards
Anticipate and address guests' service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation
Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food
Prepare excellent quality food on budget for the Bistro and for catered events
Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory as directed by the management staff
Set up, stock, and maintain work areas
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and/or place objects weighing up to 25 lbs
Follow all company, safety, and security policies and procedures
Check expiration dates on all food items to ensure freshness
Report any accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information to protect company assets
Perform any other reasonable job duties as requested

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
Life insurance
Pet Insurance
Short and long-term disability
Paid time off and holidays
Tuition assistance
Competitive Compensation with incentives (incentives vary by position)
401K Savings Plan with 50% matching funds
Associate referral program
Brand and company training classes, workshops and conferences for career growth and development (varies by position)
Fundraising matching funds program
Team volunteer opportunities
24/7 chaplain services
Exclusive hotel rate discounts