If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART, 21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and hospitality. We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel, and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.

Come join our Flock!

As a member of our team, you will report to the Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Executive Chef and will be responsible for accurately and efficiently cooking hot food products as well as preparing and portioning food products prior to cooking. You will also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Understand the menu and techniques required to execute the dishes properly.
• Report to work on time and ready to work your scheduled shift.
• Possess and bring in the proper tools to do the job, such as microplanes, knives, honing steel, tongs, spatula, and saucing and plating spoons (the restaurant provides any other necessary tools).
• Understand the importance of tasting and seasoning the food properly, no matter how simple the dish.
• Work with different forms of heat and cooking methods.
• Receive and apply criticism in a positive manner, even from fellow employees.
• Have experience using different kinds of proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, dry goods, spices, vinegars, etc.
• Actively learn through inquiry.
• Keep a clean and organized work station before, during, and post service.
• Know station set up and pars to assist sous chefs in ordering and writing prep lists for the next day.
• Identify product quality and freshness.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Qualifications:

• Able to work flexible hours (nights, weekends).
• Responsible, dependable, and punctual.
• Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for all things 21c.
• Must pass a background check.

Education/Formal Training: High school or equivalent education required.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

• Engaging work environment at a unique art and hospitality venue.
• Opportunity to work with a talented culinary team.

• Experience in cooking hot food products and preparing food items.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and heat forms.
• Ability to keep a clean and organized work station.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends.