Arriba Abajo Restaurant | Kitchen Expediter | Full-Time

Hyatt Hotels Corp.•Austin, TX

41d

About The Position

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. Arriba Abajo is a Cantina-themed Bar and Restaurant, inside the Thompson and Tommie Austin, two premier lifestyle hotels in Downtown Austin - This new concept will open in early Spring to include 17,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining and lounge space, multiple venue's for private events and the pool deck servicing hotel guests and Residents. As an Expediter, you will be the vital liaison between our talented line cooks and our attentive food servers. When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcome as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing their personal travel journey and bridging connections to the local perspective. Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life. Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 10,000 square foot wellness center, 3 restaurant bar concepts, an expansive pool deck, and private cabanas, and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space. The 193-king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer. Guest will be encouraged to explore Austin's unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired. Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out. tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service. Both hotels are anchored on the ground floor by our re-imagined cantina-themed restaurant, a 13,000 sq ft. indoor and outdoor oasis as well as The 5th Street Diner The Royale Room, a street-side concept serving daily fare for locals, residents, and guests alike. This mixed-use project will also feature a residential tower - Sienna - and 10,000 square feet of retail space and a 7,000 sq. ft. state of the art fitness center and simulator room, appropriately named the "T" Box. Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you. This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Requirements

Previous Culinary experience required
Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
High attention to detail
A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to multi-task and delegate in a high-volume atmosphere
Work cohesively with colleagues as part of a team
Flexible schedule - willing and able to work day shifts, evening shifts, weekends and holidays
Excellent verbal communication skills required

Responsibilities

Ensuring Order Accuracy: Verify that each food order is complete and matches the guest's request.
Quality Control: Ensure that all dishes are visually presentable and meet our high standards of quality before they leave the kitchen.
Timely Delivery: Coordinate the timely delivery of food from the kitchen to the dining area, ensuring that guests receive their meals promptly.
Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication between the kitchen staff and servers to ensure smooth operations.
Problem-Solving: Quickly address any issues that arise during service to maintain a seamless dining experience for our guests.