Kimpton Hotels & Resturants Looking for Lead Line Cook at Chula Vista, CA Full Time

The recently opened Kimpton Alma Hotel serves as a perfect launch pad for those looking to explore all that San Diego has to offer. Located in the lively Gaslamp Quarter, the hotel features 211 stunning guest rooms and suites, reimagined modern flex space for meetings and celebrations, as well as a 7,000sqft pool deck to boot. A new hotspot for culinary talent, the Alma also includes several locally-focused concepts from renowned chef Jason Neroni, including an all-day café, an elevated cocktail and dining concept, and a casual wood-fired outdoor lounge

The Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego will undergo a top-to-bottom transformation and re-emerge as a vibrant new concept in Fall 2022. With 211 guest rooms and suites, guests can enjoy skyline views of San Diego from private guestroom balconies, relax on the completely renovated 7,000sqft pool deck, or dine in one of the brand new restaurants developed by a well-known critically acclaimed chef. Serving as a hub in the bustling Gaslamp Quarter, amenities will include evening social hour, morning coffee and tea service, “Forgot It? We’ve Got It!” amenity program, complimentary pet policy, in-room yoga mats, a well-equipped fitness center and complimentary access to PUBLIC bikes.

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people’s lives better. Especially the people who work here.

Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.

Your work here has meaning. You’re here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It’s what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.

How We’re Different

Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.

It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you – with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality – is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine.

That’s what we seek out and celebrate. It’s people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don’t need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others’ lives better.

It adds up to a work environment that’s a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you’ll feel it too.

What You’ll Do

You are hardworking with a real passion for crafting quality dishes according to restaurant specifications. You love maintaining and building sound working relationships with your teammates. You’ll act as an ambassador for the restaurant, be a creator of ridiculously personal experiences, and develop relationships with guests that will compel them to return.

Some of your responsibilities include:

• Provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests in a timely manner.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Item specifications, including preparation, execution, and presentation will be provided to you.
• Know and comply consistently with standard portion size, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by implementing proper sanitation practices while ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
• Maintain a clean work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, walk-in and prep area.
• Report any maintenance or repairs needed to the Executive Chef.
• Follow departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations set forth in the Employee Handbook and by management.

What You Bring

• 1 year of previous experience in restaurant and/or culinary experience in a high volume, full service restaurant is preferred.
• Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision to complete assigned tasks.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
• Trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment usage.
• Able to multitask in a dynamic, and fast paced environment.
• You’re able to establish a positive rapport with many types of personalities.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.

Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.