Description

The Culver Hotel is where classic charm meets contemporary elegance, where history is reimagined, and classic is cool. A 1924 National Landmark, our boutique hotel blends artful design with a European ambiance, offering a timeless yet vibrant destination for travelers and locals alike. With 46 vintage-inspired guest rooms, a thoughtfully curated restaurant, and a dynamic culinary and beverage program, we create unforgettable experiences that celebrate the art of hospitality.

About the Role:

As a Line Cook at The Culver Hotel, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional dining experiences that reflect our hotel's historic charm and commitment to quality. You will oversee the preparation and presentation of dishes, ensuring that each plate meets our high standards for taste and aesthetics. Collaborating closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, you will guide and mentor the kitchen team, fostering a cohesive and efficient work environment. Your responsibilities will include managing inventory, maintaining cleanliness and safety protocols, and contributing to menu development by incorporating seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. This role offers an opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and leadership in a dynamic setting that honors tradition while embracing innovation.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. At least 3 years of experience in a professional kitchen, with a focus on line cooking. ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training. Preferred Qualifications: Culinary degree from an accredited institution. Experience in a leadership role within a kitchen environment. Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines. Responsibilities: Following appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe for consumption, including disinfecting hands prior to handling food and wearing a hat/hairnet and proper footwear. Preparing ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use. Washing and peeling fresh fruits and vegetables to prepare them for cooking or consumption. Testing foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using appropriate methods and notify management if a product does not meet specifications. Weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment. Preparing cold foods, including preparing salads, cold sandwiches, condiments, and dressings. Washing and disinfecting kitchen area including tables, tools, knives, and equipment to ensure sanitary conditions including using sanitizers required by health department. Following and ensuring compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures, such as product rotation, dating, labeling, cleaning, and organizing coolers/freezers/storage areas across all food-related departments and areas. Setting up and breaking down workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment, and supplies, ensuring items are to established specs, ensuring adequate fill of containers, storing items appropriately, and cleaning station as appropriate. Following and ensuring compliance with sanitation and cleaning procedures and pest control guidelines. Disassembling and assembling kitchen equipment following safety procedures when cleaning.

Skills:

The required skills for this position include strong culinary skills, which are essential for preparing high-quality dishes that meet the hotel's standards. Leadership abilities are crucial, as the Line Cook will be responsible for guiding and training junior staff, ensuring a cohesive team environment. Time management skills are necessary to efficiently handle multiple orders and maintain a steady workflow during peak service times. Attention to detail is vital for monitoring food quality and presentation, ensuring that every dish served is visually appealing and delicious. Preferred skills, such as knowledge of diverse cuisines, will enhance the menu offerings and contribute to a unique dining experience for guests.

Company Overview

Proper Hospitality is a diverse team of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: there is a right way to do things, and anything less just isn't proper. We are seeking the best of the best-both within and outside the industry-to join us in building a new kind of lifestyle hospitality company, inspired by a centuries-old tradition. Our work is challenging and fast-paced, but above all, it is rewarding.

To achieve our vision-to inspire and transport people-we seek like-minded candidates who embody our ethos, The Pillars of Proper: Care Proper: We are natural and gracious hosts to all. Achieve Proper: We are committed to excellence. Imagine Proper: We are resourceful. Present Proper: We have an appreciation for style and culture.

Proper Hospitality is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federally or state-protected category.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances