Quercus is seeking a dependable, organized AM Chef to oversee daily preparation and service for hotel breakfast and lunch, prepare in-suite snacks, and support kitchen production. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, strong time management, and a commitment to consistent, thoughtful food preparation.
RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare and execute hotel breakfast and lunch service, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and timely delivery.
- Prepare, portion, and package in-suite snacks according to established standards.
- Complete daily prep lists and kitchen production tasks to support service and the broader culinary team.
- Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and presentation standards consistently.
- Accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies in coordination with the service and kitchen teams.
- Maintain an organized walk-in cooler, consolidating ingredients daily and ensuring proper labeling, dating, storage, and rotation.
- Monitor ingredient quality and inventory, communicating shortages and production needs to kitchen leadership.
- Receive and properly store deliveries as needed.
- Keep workstations, equipment, and storage areas clean and organized throughout the shift.
- Follow food safety and sanitation procedures, including proper temperature control.
- Communicate completed prep, remaining tasks, and service needs during the handoff to the next shift.
- Complete opening duties and assigned cleaning tasks, leaving the kitchen ready for continued service.
- Previous professional cooking experience, preferably with breakfast and lunch service.
- Strong cooking fundamentals and the ability to manage multiple tasks during service.
- Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with the team.
- Attention to detail, consistency, and care for ingredients.
- Dependability and availability for early morning shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
- Ability to perform the physical duties of the position, including standing for extended periods, bending, and moving supplies, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Full-time position
Competitive hourly compensation
Health insurance benefits (for full -time positions)
Opportunity for professional growth within an evolving luxury hospitality program