We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.
 

About Epicurean Hotel

Welcome to the Epicurean Hotel, a paradise for food lovers. Our passionate culinary team, led by our talented executive chef, works tirelessly to create dishes that are not only delicious but also visually stunning. We take great pride in using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to ensure the highest quality of our dishes.

At our hotel, we believe that indulging in the pleasures of life is the ultimate tribute to it. We invite you to join us and experience all the flavors that life has to offer. If you share our passion, we would love to cook with you and add your special ingredients to our recipe.

Overview of the role 

We are looking for One (1) Full-Time Line Cook with OPEN AVAILABILITYone.

Elevage Soho Kitchen and Bar seeks a passionate and detail-oriented Line Cook to join our culinary team. The Line Cook I is responsible for preparing high-quality food, ensuring proper food handling and sanitation procedures, and working in a fast-paced environment to meet service demands. This role requires collaboration with the kitchen team and maintaining the restaurant's standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

What you have 

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Culinary certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a high-volume restaurant kitchen or equivalent setting.
• Experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• A sense of ownership in everything that you do
• Servsafe certification, or ability to gain/renew the certificate.
• Proven experience in the ability to make great food.
• Organizational skills and you can maintain a neat and tidy station.
• Ability to work cleanly, effectively, and efficiently while under pressure Strong knowledge of food handling, safety regulations, and culinary techniques.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

What you’ll do 

• Prepare basic vegetable cuts and sauces and perform minor butchery of proteins as required.
• Ensure proper preparation and cooking of food during meal periods alongside other line cooks under the supervision of the chefs.
• Plate dishes with precision to meet the chef’s specifications and elevate guest dining experiences.
• Handle daily preparation of ingredients for the regular menu and any upcoming specials.
• Monitor the inventory of food items and prep materials and promptly notify the chef when new items need to be ordered.
• Ensure the organization, cleanliness, and readiness of your assigned station, restocking and rotating prep as necessary.
• Participate in properly handling and storing food to maintain the organization of coolers and other storage areas.
• Assist fellow cooks as needed during peak service times to maintain smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and communicate effectively to ensure seamless service.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen environment, including daily kitchen equipment cleaning and assisting with dishwashing as needed.
• Stock and rotate products in a timely manner, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager, ensuring all tasks align with the restaurant's standards of excellence.

Physical Demand 

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time 
• Ability to bend 
• Ability to lift and pull 50 lbs. 
• Ability to communicate clearly 
• Corrected vision to normal range
• Ability to drive/transport self and others
• Ability to travel on occasion for meetings
• Ability to work long hours as needed 
• Manual dexterity and the ability to handle kitchen tools and equipment.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and handle heat, steam, and noise in a kitchen environment.

Mental Demands 

• Make sound judgments quickly 
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress toward deadlines 
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others 

• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community 
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality 
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations 
• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary 

Benefits

• Full-time Associate Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options | Basic Life & Disability Plan Options | 401K Retirement Plan | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Career Training & Development Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Bereavement Leave | Employee Assistant Program (EAP) | Jury Duty (May vary by state) | Employee Discounts | Employee Referral Bonus | Free meal for all full-service hotel employees

• Part-time Associate Benefits
  • All above-listed benefits except for Medical Insurance and Holiday Pay

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Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.