Advanced Line Cook – Grill & Sauté

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"When you work in Hawaii, in addition to learning about the functional aspects of running a hotel — like the proper way to make a bed or how to best handle luggage — it’s critically important to understand Hawaiian culture and the spirit of ‘ohana, or ‘family.’ When opening the first Andaz property in Hawaii, our team participated in Hawaiian culture training to help us understand what ‘ohana truly means.

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Culinary

Hourly/Entry Level Employee

Full-time

Hourly US Dollar (USD) pay basis

Welcome to Alila Ventana Big Sur. When you reach the edge of the continent, where the sky, the sea, the mountains and the redwoods all converge, you find a place of unmatched beauty and tranquility. You feel the pull that has drawn artists and thinkers for centuries. And you're enveloped by the same inspiration to discover, (dis) connect and create.

We are seeking an Advanced Line Cook to bring expertise and precision to our culinary brigade. This role is ideal for a seasoned cook ready to contribute at a high level in a fine dining kitchen, delivering exquisite dishes inspired by Big Sur’s rich bounty.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute complex recipes and manage high-volume production stations
• Maintain impeccable food safety and kitchen hygiene standards
• Support team leadership and step in for supervision when needed
• Prep and cook proteins, sauces, and composed dishes with accuracy
• Note:
  
  All culinary team members may be assigned to support any of our resort’s food & beverage outlets based on business needs, including the main restaurant (breakfast, lunch, and dinner service), in-room dining, poolside service, and banquet events.

Schedule – The shift time is 2pm to 10pm am . We require schedule flexibility, including the willingness to work mornings and/or evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The hourly pay for this position is $24-28/hour depending on experience. This is the pay range for this position at Alila Ventana Big Sur reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual pay rates will be based on a number of factors including experience and education.

Hyatt is proud to offer exceptional benefits, which include

• Annual allotment of free and discounted hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
• Work-life benefits including well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and tuition reimbursement.
• A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days of employment
• 401K with company match after 1 year of employment
• Free daily meal + paid meal breaks
• Gas stipend for qualified candidates
• Onsite housing for qualified candidates

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

• Experience of 2+ years on a sauté & grill station, at a fine dining restaurant or luxury resort.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for 8 hours, and work under pressure
• Culinary degree preferred; strong communication a must