Lead Cook (Eldr+Rime Chef-Driven Restaurant)

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At Renaissance Hotels, inspiration comes from the unexpected. Embrace spontaneity and discovery and celebrate connection with the destination. Join a welcoming and motivated team of Ambassadors who embody the spirit and style of the local neighborhood.

Renaissance Milwaukee West, a premium distinctive hotel is seeking an energized and curious minded Lead Cook to join our Culinary Team in Eldr+Rime. 

Eldr+Rime is a one-of-a-kind, destination restaurant showcasing new American cuisine inspired by modern Scandinavian lifestyle and culinary techniques. Eldr+Rime, which loosely translates to Fire+Ice, highlights grilling over live fire and wood oven roasting while also offering delectable seafood prepared over ice.

The hotel is managed by Concord Hospitality Enterprises, one of the most respected franchisees in the industry. At Concord, we strive to create a culture that allows us to attract and retain the best people in the industry. It’s that culture that has built the outstanding team and has made us the successful company we are today.

We are looking for Ambassadors who have a passion to serve others! On the Culinary Team, you will tempt the palettes of our guests with your attention-to-detail in quality, presentation, and distinctive menu offerings. Embrace a new American cuisine inspired by modern Scandinavian lifestyle and culinary techniques. Eldr+Rime, which loosely translates to Fire+Ice highlights grilling over live fire and wood oven roasting while also offering delectable seafood prepared over ice.

Here are some of the great benefits of working with us:

• Competitive Pay
• Same-Day Pay Option
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays 
• Hotel Discounts Worldwide
• Exclusive discounts on concert tickets, theme park passes, rental cars, and more
• Verizon wireless discount
• Free parking in structure and easy access to public transportation 
• Complimentary and deeply discounted food and beverage 
• 401(k) with company contribution – free money!
• Personal alarm device 
• Clean and secure locker room for personal belongings 
• Personal and professional developmental opportunities; classroom training, online training, and educational assistance program
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with multiple plan choices to best fit your needs
• Flexible Spending Account
• Group life insurance (provided by the company)
• Short-term disability (provided by the company) 
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Role Summary:

• Lead daily culinary tasks, ensuring cohesion throughout all stations, in collaboration with culinary management team. Prepare and cook meal ingredients, dishes, condiments, and other items. Has knowledge and ability to work the full line (all stations). Responsible for advanced prep and cooking (such as sautéing and grilling).

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare various ingredients to be used in the creation of menu items. Preparation tasks include washing, cutting, peeling, and portioning in support of appetizer, fry, pantry, sauté, and grill stations.

• Prepare meat and fish and assists in related cooking/butchering techniques.

• Assist culinary leadership team in leading and communicating daily tasks and priorities. 

• Assist in welcoming and onboarding new culinary team members. 

• Monitor pace of daily culinary operations. Motivate and encourage team to meet daily objectives.

• Contribute to menu development. Assist in organizing, planning, and execution of new menu items.

• Responsible for setting the line for daily operations as well as closing procedures.

• Proactively identify areas of opportunity within culinary operations and provide feedback to leadership team. Assist in creating, revising, and executing standard operating procedures, as needed.

• Act as a liaison to culinary and food and beverage teams. Ensure cohesive and consistent presentation and quality of menu items.

• Assist in duties of all prep and line cook positions, as needed.

• Prepare bulk food items for future use.

• Assist with unloading, inspecting, and storage or raw ingredients and supplies.

• Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.

• Assist in controlling food loss.

• Handle special requests of guests promptly and professionally. 

• Check pars for shift use; determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. 

• Report to work on time and in full uniform.

• Each associate is expected to carry out reasonable requests by management, which the associate is capable of performing.

• Each associate will be required to follow the rules as found in the Concord Hospitality Handbooks.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Fine dining cooking experience required, preferably in lead role. 
• Experience in a full-service hotel a plus.
• Second shift availability (including weekends) required. 

Compensation:

• The starting pay for this position is $21.00, depending on experience. 

Why Concord?

Concord’s foundation is our 5 Key Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and Fun. We hire the best associates in the market and thus provide a great working environment for all. Enjoy a culture where you are valued, and our Associate First policy is a way of life. Utilize your hospitality talents with a Company that cares about you and your development.