Kona Kai Resort & Spa is a boutique urban resort located on Shelter Island. With 170 guestrooms, Kona Kai Resort is home to Vessel Restaurant + Bar, SpaTerre, a marina and a private club, all located just minutes from downtown San Diego. We are currently seeking a positive, self-motivated individual to join our team as a Banquet Cook.
As a Banquet Cook, you are the heart of our resort, using your skills and expertise to delight our guests with your culinary creations. You will be responsible for the preparation, production, and plating of high-quality food. Our menu features seasonally inspired cuisine crafted with only the freshest and finest ingredients. Working alongside some of the most innovative Chefs, you will learn from the best.
• are reliable, have a flexible mind-set and like to smile
• 1 or more years of volume cooking in a similar size operation or larger
• Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of cooking techniques, preparation, storage and sanitation
• Thorough knowledge of food and beverage industry, current market trends, and federal, state and local laws pertaining to the hospitality industry (e.g. OSHA, County Regulations, Department of Health regulations, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with other departments, guests, and vendors.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Servesafe certification required prior to hire.
Working Hours: This is a full-time seasonal position. Working hours may vary and include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The schedule will be based on business needs and may be subject to change.
When joining our team as a Banquet Cook you will receive:
- Health insurance benefits
- Travel discounts at partner Noble House Hotels around the country
- Complimentary daily meals
- A variety of Team Member recognition events
The Kona Kai Resort & Spa is part of Noble House Hotels & Resorts: a curated collection of 20 unique hotels around the USA, distinctly unique in location and soul. People who best fit our culture are hard-working, reliable team players with a passion for hospitality. We look for candidates with a "can do" attitude and a willingness to learn. We let our personalities shine and we like to have fun.
At Kona Kai Resort & Spa, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions- and we would love for you to share yours with the team!
If you enjoy being part of a team, providing an excellent experience for our guests and meeting new people, we invite you to apply today!
Kona Kai is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran's status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules or regulations.
Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.
