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Form of workSightline Hospitality is seeking an experienced Lead Line Cook (PM Shift) for the House of Better Restaurant located on the grounds of Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs in Calistoga.
About the Hotel and Restaurant
The House of Better provides guests and locals Southwest-inspired food and elevated counter service and a playful, backyard experience that are anchored by a wood-fired oven. It is located on the grounds of Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs an iconic resort and spa destination located in the heart of the charming town of Calistoga, offering time-honored mud bath and spa treatments, healing mineral pool soaks, and the best of Calistoga right outside its doors. Come join our newly renovated property which is a delightfully uncommon project with extraordinary people!
About Sightline Hospitality
San Francisco based Sightline Hospitality, LLC is a hotel management company of a portfolio of Full-service, Limited Service and Boutique hotels across the United States, including Hawaii. At Sightline we bring together people, places, and possibilities to redefine hotel management. Whether big box branded, soft branded, or independent hotels, we believe in soulful stays—the kind that stay with you long after you’re gone.
About You
You are passionate and enthusiastic about what you do and you are a team player.
Job Responsibilities
- To follow all specifications to properly and efficiently prepare and present all food items to be served, including accommodating special guest requests.
- To follow all specifications to properly and efficiently prepare hot foods, side dishes, and specialty items for employee meals, using left-over food from special functions as much as possible.
- To follow all specifications to properly handle all product used in hotel cooking, including trimming and cutting; marinating; and covering, labeling, and storing functions.
- To assist, as directed, to prepare food for banquet functions.
- To ensure proper portions of meat, fish, poultry, as specified, are served to each restaurant and banquet function.
- To personally ensure the quality and quantity, as ordered, of all meats, fish, and poultry delivered to the hotel.
- To take daily inventory of all items in the meat cooler and fish storage reach-in, and assist, as directed, to order stock.
- To rotate food in refrigerator to minimize waste and spoilage.
- Work to high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
- To maintain internal cleanliness of iceboxes.
- Monitor and report food waste and equipment issues.
- Assist, as directed, to order food supplies.
- To follow all specifications to properly set up hot or cold line stations.
- To follow all company policies and procedures.
- To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
- To maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.
- To conduct departmental safety training for all new Kitchen employees, before they begin to work
- Follow all company safety standards, including proper equipment handling to avoid injury to yourself and others.
- To attend all mandatory meetings as directed.
- To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed
Essential Experience/Aptitudes:
- Fluency in the local language (written and verbal) is required.
- Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
- Some food preparation experience or training preferred.
- Must be familiar with proper use and maintenance of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery.
- Must have thorough knowledge of proper use and storage of all relevant kitchen tools and equipment.
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Must be organized, efficient and meet high quality standards for service.
- Good team player.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.
- Possess a courteous, friendly and professional manner.
- Able to work productively with little supervision.
- Must be able to multitask in a high-pressure environment.
- Frequently required to handle and move objects weighing up to 40 lbs. over short to moderate distances.
- Pushes, pulls, bends and lifts to perform routine job tasks.
- Must be able to work well at a very fast pace, under pressure.
- Working environment may be moist, warm and odorous from cooking foods.
- Kitchen floor may be slippery from moisture and grease.
Benefits:
Full time benefits include:
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance options
- Personal, Sick and Holiday time off benefits
- 401K Retirement Savings program
- Commuter Benefits program
- Employee discount for stays at hotels within Sightline Hospitality's expanding portfolio.
Sightline Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants and employees of all backgrounds. M/F/D/V/SO
