Outlet Bartender/Cook

About Us

EVEN Hotel Brooklyn is a lifestyle hotel designed with wellness in mind. It is conveniently located in the Boerum Hill neighborhood of downtown Brooklyn. You can be part of a passionate team that has fun, works hard, and love working together to create memorable experiences for our guests and associates. When you join the HEI family, you are joining one of the largest hotel management companies in the US, you receive the benefit of the HEI Loves culture where we value you, our team members. HEI Loves is dedicated to celebrating our associates by offering the most competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO programs. Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of everything from health and wellness packages and robust retirement plans to travel perks, product and service discounts, and much more.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions.

Provide guests exceptional service in order to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service, compliance with corporate/franchise policies and procedures and federal, state and local regulations while meeting/exceeding financial goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.

• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.

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• Provided friendly, professional guest service by taking accurate food and beverage orders, explaining menu items and specials, and ensuring guest satisfaction.

• Entered orders into POS system, verified accuracy, processed payments, and promptly delivered food and beverages with appropriate condiments.

• Prepared and cooked food according to recipes, portion standards, quality guidelines, and guest orders.

• Maintained clean, organized, and properly stocked workstations, kitchen lines, buffet areas, and service stations.

• Followed food safety procedures, including proper food temperatures, dating, labeling, storage, rotation, and waste control.

• Operated and cleaned commercial kitchen equipment, including fryers, grills, ovens, steamers, slicers, mixers, and food processors.

• Monitored inventory, prepared ingredients according to par levels, and assisted with controlling food costs and minimizing waste.

• Followed all applicable regulations and company policies regarding food safety, alcohol service, sanitation, and guest service.

• Worked effectively as part of a team, assisting coworkers and maintaining a professional and courteous manner in a fast-paced hotel environment.

• Handled and transported food trays and supplies safely while maintaining consistent service and quality standards.

• Ability to transport large trays weighing up to 30lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout shift with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to operate a keyboard and learn Point of Sale procedures.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

• ·         Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs ​through EyeMed. ​Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. 

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.