Northwood Investors is a privately held real estate investment advisor that was founded in 2006 by John Kukral, the former President and CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Advisors. Northwood employs a fundamental, value-driven investment strategy with a longer-term outlook. Northwood invests alongside institutional and private clients in a broad range of real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities globally, with approximately $7 billion of assets under management.
Northwood has office locations in the US in Denver (headquarters), New York, Dallas, Los Angeles and Charlotte. The firm also has employees who work for vertically integrated platforms, such as Retail and Hospitality, in Florida, North and South Carolina, California, and Texas. Additionally, the firm has professional teams located in the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Paris, Singapore, and Amsterdam.
Northwood Hospitality, a wholly owned subsidiary of Northwood Investors, manages the prominent hotel portfolio acquired by Northwood Investors. The growing portfolio of Northwood Hospitality currently consists of fourteen iconic properties, thirteen of which are managed by Northwood Hospitality.
For more information, visit Northwood's website at http://www.northwoodhospitality.com
Job Description
Location: Morada Bay Beach Cafe, Mile Marker 81.6, Islamorada, Florida Keys
Job Summary As a Line Cook at Morada Bay Beach Cafe, you'll be a crucial part of our kitchen team, contributing to the culinary excellence that our guests have come to expect. This role involves preparing innovative and eclectic Caribbean and American cuisine, using the freshest local seafood and produce. You'll be working in a dynamic environment that combines the laid-back lifestyle of the Florida Keys with the beauty of Islamorada.
Job Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively in English and work well under pressure.
- Follow precise directions for food preparation to ensure consistent quality and presentation.
- Strive for perfection in food preparation, focusing on uniformity in presentation and efficient waste management.
- Present a clean and professional appearance at all times.
- Maintain a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor, even under pressure.
- Maintain a clean kitchen area in accordance with Board of Health standards.
Education
- 3-5 years of cook/culinary experience.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
- Paid Time Off.
- Holiday Pay
- Employer Paid Short Term Disability
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- AD D insurance.
- Dental, health, and vision insurance.
- Employee discounts.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- Life insurance.
As a Cook at Morada Bay Beach Cafe, you will have the opportunity to work in a unique beach café setting that pays tribute to the great watermen and ocean lovers with its Hawaiian and Californian surfer-inspired decor. You will be instrumental in delivering a menu that is a blend of Caribbean and American cuisine, showcasing the best local ingredients. Join us to be a part of a team that values culinary excellence and guest satisfaction in one of the most beautiful locations in the Florida Keys.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we practice being committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We will require background checks and employment verifications and in some roles drug screens due to our contractual obligations.
We offer competitive benefits and wellness programs: Competitive, pay, generous time off policies, paid parental leave, charitable matching donation program, paid volunteer time off, physical wellness reimbursement, company paid training, conferences and professional membership fees, employee/friends/family discounts at our hotel properties to name a few.