Restaurant Experienced Lead Cook for Salt and Whiskey, Historical Downtown Boutique Hotel (Full-time PM Shift)

Horton Grand Hotel • San Diego, CA

7d • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Horton Grand Hotel, a boutique hotel in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, is seeking an experienced Restaurant Lead Cook for its Salt and Whiskey restaurant. This is a full-time PM shift position, averaging 30-40 hours per week, with shifts ending as late as 11 pm. The Lead Cook will play a crucial role in ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, overseeing food preparation and execution, maintaining inventory, and ensuring a high standard of dining experiences. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organization and leadership skills, and a passion for exceptional dining.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a lead cook in a high volume restaurant
• Culinary Knowledge: Basic and advanced knowledge of cooking techniques, knife skills, food and safety and kitchen equipment.
• Work Ethic: Punctual, reliable and dedicated to the art of cooking maintaining a positive work environment.
• Flexibility: Ability to work evenings, weekends, OT, holidays as needed
• Ability to work under pressure and to execute duties without supervision
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in the preparation of food to ensure all dishes are prepared on time and to the highest of standards.
• Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure all items meet the venue's standards for taste, appearance and consistency.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown to ensure the kitchen areas are cleaned and organized before, during and after service.
• Address and resolve any issues that may arise during the prep or events to ensure minimal disruption and a smooth operation.
• Keep detailed records of ingredients used, prep completed and any waste or spoilage reporting data to management.
• Ensure all food items are properly stored, labeled and FIFO is properly used.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen including workstations, equipment and storage areas.
• Ensure the kitchen has all the necessary ingredients and supplies for the day's prep monitoring inventory levels and communicating to the Chef if any reorders are needed.
• Coordinate with cooks and other kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient food preparations.
• Check and maintain the quality of ingredients to ensure everything is prepared to the highest standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef General Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and tips
• Sick time accruals
• Holiday Pay
• Birthday pay
• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance and additional voluntary benefits offered

What This Job Offers

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