Line Cook | Playa Largo Resort & Spa

About the Role

Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts. This position involves creating and designing new and unique menu items, assisting the Executive Chef with department budgets, and ensuring all food and beverage products meet hotel standards. You will also oversee equipment maintenance and ensure compliance with health, safety, and labor regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, set up, and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in designated outlets according to standards and plating guide specifications.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Ensure consistent preparation and service of food and beverage products according to hotel standards.
• Assist the Executive Chef in establishing and adhering to department budgets.
• Keep all equipment clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and adherence to culinary preventative maintenance programs.
• Comply with all federal, state, county, and municipal regulations related to health, safety, and labor requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a line cook or in a relevant role.
• Great attention to detail and creativity in food preparation.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification and food safety certification preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, baking techniques, and nutrition.
• Safe food handling certificate preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, management, and co-workers.
• Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions.

About Us

Shaner Hotel Group is one of the hospitality industry's leading award-winning hotel owner-operators and management companies. Our growing portfolio includes more than 70 full-service, select-service, extended-stay, and resort properties, representing over 8,000 guest rooms across 14 states and three countries. We partner with many of the world's most recognized hospitality brands, as well as distinctive independent hotels, delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.

Beyond hotel management, Shaner Hotels provides a comprehensive range of hospitality services for investors, hotel owners, and brand partners, including hotel development, design and construction, revenue management, e-commerce, sales and marketing, human resources, accounting, and operational support. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding careers across every area of the hospitality industry.

About the Team

This opportunity is at the award-winning Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection, located in the Florida Keys. This premier luxury waterfront resort offers an unforgettable guest experience and an outstanding workplace for hospitality professionals.

The 175-room resort features elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, 10 private bungalows, an exclusive three-bedroom beach house, a private marina with boat ramp, a full-service spa and salon, fitness center, sports courts, and beautifully landscaped event spaces, including a grand ballroom, private courtyard, and picturesque wedding lawn. As one of the Florida Keys' premier event destinations, Playa Largo hosts luxury weddings, social celebrations, corporate meetings, and conferences.

Guests enjoy an exceptional culinary experience with four distinctive restaurants and bars, including an upscale steakhouse, fresh seafood restaurant, ceviche and sushi bar, pool and beach bar, sunset terrace, in-room dining, and a full-service banquet and catering operation. Join an award-winning team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and creating unforgettable experiences in one of the world's most beautiful destinations.