About the Role
The Barnett hotel is seeking an experienced Line Cook for its Seaworthy restaurant, which focuses on locally sourced oysters and seafood paired with cocktails and wine in a stylish Creole cottage.
Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare various food items and meals for hotel restaurant and catering functions, following proper food handling and safety guidelines.
- Understand food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality.
- Assist with quality and presentation issues, cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and the restaurant when necessary.
- Accommodate guests’ special requests.
- Maintain clean work area, practicing “clean as you go” policy.
- Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of all Food & Beverage items as directed.
- Assist with any reports as required (inventory, food costs, beverage costs, etc.).
- Maintain sanitation and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area.
- Coordinate catering reservations and Food preparation with Sales Department and assure guest satisfaction.
- Follow up on menu items and cost any special menu requests.
- Assist with training and monitoring kitchen personnel in the performance of their duties as necessary.
- Support environmental commitments by having the knowledge, skills, and values to be a leader in the global goal of “greening” the hospitality industry.
- Watch for safety hazards and report them immediately to your Department Supervisor.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Minimum one year hospitality or restaurant food service experience required.
- Must be able to read tickets.
- Able to work with little or no supervision.
- Read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments, guests, and vendors.
- Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food handling
- Safety guidelines
- Food cost management
- Portion control
- Quality control
- Presentation
- Kitchen organization
- Guest accommodation
- Inventory management
- Ordering
- Receiving
- Reporting
- Sanitation standards
- Safety standards
- Menu costing
- Training
- Monitoring personnel
- Environmental commitment
- Hazard identification
Location
- New Orleans
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- One year minimum hospitality or restaurant food service experience
Education Level
- High school graduate or equivalent
About the Company
- A restored Art Deco hotel just steps from the New Orleans French Quarter, The Barnett offers an authentic New Orleans experience with curated events, live music, and standout food and beverage.
- Its versatile meeting and event spaces, combined with proximity to the Caesars Superdome, create an engaging environment for hospitality professionals serving both business and leisure travelers.
- The iconic Seaworthy, an 1832 Creole Cottage located in The Barnett Hotel, is looking for an experienced Line Cook.
- Seaworthy restaurant focuses on locally sourced oysters & seafood are paired with cocktails & wine in a stylish Creole cottage.
Equal Opportunity
- HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws.
- All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.
