Line Cook

AM and PM Line Cook

Reports to Chef de Cuisine; position is non-exempt. The Line Cook should be an expert at their particular station while having a working knowledge of all stations in the kitchen. As a Line Cook, you will gain a solid understanding of our style of service and our company's culture. Candidates should be able to read and follow recipes and standards, train employees, and maintain health department, food quality, and restaurant standards. Candidates should also be comfortable interacting with guests both in the open kitchen and in the dining room. Candidates should have at least 1 year of kitchen experience, preferably in fine dining environment.

What's in it for you:

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Discount program for our sister hotels
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance at an affordable group rate
• Paid time off to volunteer for the causes you care about in your community
• Strong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion

What you will do:

• Uphold and role model the company's principles of People, Place, and Character, while embodying our values that drive collaboration, intuitive service, and translocal hospitality
• Collaborate with culinary leadership, demonstrating a united front as a team committed to providing the best possible guest experience
• Take pride in the food you prepare for guests, adhering to thoughtfully created recipes, presentation standards, and guest preferences
• Work in an organized fashion with the utmost respect for your ingredients, equipment, and workspace
• Demonstrate a professional sense of urgency while simultaneously being mindful of technique to provide an amazing guest experience through the food you create
• Possess a basic understanding of culinary skills, striving to learn more through constant scientific study of your craft
• Foster open lines of communication within the department by actively participating in daily line ups and quarterly culinary all staff meetings, maintaining a transparent dialogue amongst the team to voice ideas and concerns, while course-correcting any missed opportunities
• Actively participate in feedback sessions with culinary leadership to further develop your skillset
• Observe conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the culinary operation, reporting anything substandard to the Chef
• Maintain regular communication with the culinary leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities, understanding that flexibility with your responsibilities is paramount to support a successful operation
• Aparium Hotel Group does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or on any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws. The hotel and company are a smoke-free, drug-free facility, and equal opportunity employer.

What you will need:

• Full availability - daytime hours, evening hours and weekends
• Reference and background check
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to cook required menu items
• Ability to withstand warm to hot environments for prolonged periods while utilizing ovens, stoves, or fryers
• Compliance with all health department requirements of food safety and staff hygiene - including, but not limited to labeling, time and temperature
• Performs shift change and/or opening or closing duties

Who we are: Hotels done differently. It is not just a slogan or catchphrase; it is who we are in everything we do. We believe in the power of People, Place and Character; ensuring our properties are a place where individuals are valued and celebrated as a tribute to the neighborhoods and the people of the communities in which we operate; elevating our associates' pride in who they are, where they live and who we serve. Located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, Hotel Heron offers guests the opportunity to see Old Town from a new vantage point. With Washington, DC just minutes away, Hotel Heron acts as beacon just across the river, inviting travelers to explore beyond the National Mall and Monuments to discover a city ripe for its new renaissance. Originally opened in 1926 as the George Mason Hotel, the property has been thoughtfully reimagined through an adaptive reuse that pairs the historic inn with an adjacent new building housing modern event spaces and elevated guest rooms. Today, Hotel Heron is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of distinctive, independently spirited hotels. This chic 134 room hotel is home to a signature ground floor restaurant serving hearth inspired Mid-Atlantic cuisine, a cozy craft cocktail bar hidden in the heart of the hotel, and an open-air seasonal rooftop bar with unparalleled views of the Potomac. Elevated amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center and meeting spaces designed for socializing, co-working, creating, eating, drinking, and relaxing. The hotel brings together world travelers and neighbors alike while showcasing Alexandria's rich legacy and knack for innovation through thoughtful touches from local businesses and artisans. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from and take pride in who we serve. Aparium is an E-Verify employer.