Lead Cook - AM
Property Description:
The iconic Asher Adams, an Autograph Collection Hotel, is an adaptive reuse of the historic Union Pacific Depot. The proposed project includes a new 8-story, 212-key infrastructure, alongside an additional 13 keys in the renovated Depot, totaling 225 keys altogether.The full-service lifestyle luxury hotel will be a first of its kind in the Salt Lake City market. The irreplaceable nature of this generational asset earned it a designation from the Historic Landmark Commission, both for its cultural significance and striking appearance.
The property is located across the street from Delta Center, home of the NBA’s Utah Jazz and over 150 events scheduled annually at the 18,000-person arena.
Overview:
We're seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Cook to join our team! As a Lead Cook, you'll play an integral role in ensuring exceptional dining experiences for our guests. With a focus on quality, creativity, and innovation, you'll lead a team of talented cooks in preparing and presenting dishes that are both visually stunning and delicious.You'll work closely with our Executive Chef and Sous Chef to develop new menu items, ensure consistent quality across all dishes, and manage inventory and ordering of ingredients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree or certificate preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a lead cook or similar role in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team
- Proficient in all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to manage inventory and ordering of ingredients
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Benefits:
Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company.In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.
In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.- Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
- Dental & Vision Coverage
- 24/7 Teledoc service
- Free Maintenance Medications
- Pet Insurance
- Hotel Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
- 401K Match
Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.
EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.