About the role
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
* 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.
Additional Information
* Full-time position
* Competitive hourly compensation
* Health insurance benefits (for full -time positions)
* Opportunity for professional growth within an evolving luxury hospitality program