Line Cook

About the role

Arlo Hotels, an independent lifestyle hotel, is actively seeking a dynamic Line Cook. The 217-room property is located at 2217 NW Miami Court and opened in November 2022. The hotel features a penthouse suite, a rooftop pool with an outdoor bar, lounge chairs and four cabanas, a lobby lounge, grab and go bodega, a full-serviced counter lobby bar and restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating, a separate entertainment area, an outdoor courtyard with a bar and beer garden, a gallery space, a game room, an interior bar with lounge spaces, a fitness room, an exterior yoga deck, and a hospitality suite. The property features interior artwork in collaboration with Indie Walls and an exterior façade with graffiti and artwork by local Miami-based artists.

Line cooks are responsible for preparing all menu items during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and event services. Their daily focus is learning and perfecting techniques, speed and consistency. They are vital to every outlet.

Responsibilities

• Always treat guests with courtesy and respect in a variety of situations
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity
• Deliver outstanding service and create memorable experiences
• Coordinate and multi-task job duties in an active environment
• Prepare assigned food items
• Follow recipes and portion control guidelines set by the restaurant
• Set up stations with appropriate par levels for the shift and restock items
• Ensure the freshness and correctness of the mise en place on their station
• Prepare any ingredient or specific recipe as directed by the Sous Chefs
• Keep work area clean, sanitized, and organized, including but not limited to prep table, sinks, walk-ins, lowboys, floor, dry storage, ovens and stovetops
• Possess strong cooking skills and understand how to use a variety of food service equipment, including knives, pots and pans, ovens and grills, food processors and slicers in a safe environment
• Possess knowledge of and follow sanitary food handling procedures
• Remain calm and work well under pressure
• Have Executive Chef taste and sign off on every item prepped before being put away
• Understand and practice proper food cooling and storing procedures
• Have the tools needed for the station worked and properly store tools when not used
• Use sharp cutlery at all times
• Prepare your station's daily prep list as well as the prep team's prep list

Requirements

• 2+ years of line cook experience in Miami at a comparable restaurant or hotel
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to stay on your feet for 8 hours or more
• Current Food Handler Certification
• Good knife skills
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment such as vita prep, robo coup, ovens and burners