Culinary Talent; Banquet Cooks

Overview

Description and benefits include Complimentary Meals, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Discount Rates in our Noble House Hotels and Resorts Portfolio, Career Development Opportunities, Pay on demand.

As a part of the culinary team, you will have the opportunity to prepare and execute exquisite entrees at an award-winning marina front restaurant called BALEEN kitchen located at Portofino Hotel & Marina, with chic interiors and inventive, seafood forward fare.

To be successful in this position, we re looking for someone who thrives on training and learning as you go. This role requires good communication skills, basic culinary skills and the desire to learn and grow.

• In return, you are rewarded with a competitive compensation package including competitive pay, health benefits, matching 401k, PTO, parking and complimentary meals
• Discounted rates in our Noble House Hotels & Resorts portfolio for you and your family
• Learning programs and career development opportunities within the company

Nestled in our private Redondo Beach peninsula, our hotel is your haven. The Portofino Hotel offers a delightful array of amenities and activities in our prime South Bay location just a stone’s throw from the communities of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach. With 168 rooms, multiple F&B outlets, banquets, guest activities and a 188-slip marina, your days are filled with diverse operations.

Noble House properties are not one-size-fits-all hotels. Each property is meticulously designed to stand on its own merits. The unifying thread that connects each and every hotel is not the architecture or the amenities but lies within the people – and the local culture – that make up Noble House Hotels & Resorts. The passion of our people is our greatest asset, we are a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts.

We provide our guests and members with exceptional service and most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values of Caring, Integrity and Respect.

Follow us on Instagram @baleenkitchenla or @portofinohotel

Your experience and skills include:

• 3 or more years of volume cooking in a similar size operation or larger
• Experience with recipe development and large batch cooking
• Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of cooking techniques, preparation, storage and sanitation
• Thorough knowledge of food and beverage industry, current market trends, and federal, state and local laws pertaining to the hospitality industry (e.g. OSHA, County Regulations, Department of Health regulations, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with other departments, guests, and vendors.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Servsafe certification required prior to hire.

Salary Description

$17-$19