Company Overview

At Relais & Châteaux, we strive to provide our guests with an unforgettable experience reminiscent of a luxurious getaway. We seek dedicated individuals who thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment and pay meticulous attention to detail to enhance our guests' overall satisfaction.

Employee Benefits: Comprehensive Medical Coverage (for full-time employees), Additional Benefits: Dental, Vision, Accident, etc. (for full-time year-round employees), Paid Time Off & 401k Matching (for full-time year-round employees), discounts on accommodations and merchandise.

Position Summary

Role Overview:

As a vital member of our culinary team, the cook collaborates closely with the executive chef and fellow kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations. The ideal candidate will work effectively within a team, aiming for the highest standards of food quality, guest satisfaction, and positive interactions with colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere that promotes an exceptional dining experience while adhering to the esteemed standards of Relais & Châteaux.
• Facilitate daily communication with the culinary team, dining service managers, and sommeliers regarding special requests, menu adjustments, and guest dietary requirements.
• Assist the executive chef in developing recipes, planning menus, presenting dishes, and coordinating special events.
• Review daily communications to address guest requests and dietary considerations.
• Adjust recipes and orders to accommodate customer preferences and needs.
• Ensure meticulous attention to detail in plate presentation.
• Deliver exemplary customer service, ensuring an optimal dining experience while maintaining a professional kitchen environment, including sanitation and cleanliness standards.
• Implement sanitary practices for food handling, maintain cleanliness, and ensure proper upkeep of kitchen equipment and storage areas, complying with all operational standards and regulations.
• Demonstrate the ability to prepare food efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Duties:

• Assist in receiving and organizing supplies.

Classification:

• This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Disclaimer:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform. The employee may be asked to undertake additional responsibilities as needed. Relais & Châteaux reserves the right to modify this job description at any time. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities to perform these essential functions, barring undue hardship.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read and follow recipes accurately.
• Skills in cleaning, chopping, slicing, cooking, and plating food.
• Must be capable of ascending and descending stairs.
• Ability to remain on feet for extended periods.
• Occasional bending and reaching required.
• Ability to move products weighing up to 50 pounds over short distances.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, confined environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with diverse personalities.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Information:

All personal information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

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