AT THE INDIGO ROAD...
Our goal is to be the best job you'll ever have in the hospitality industry. No joke, it’s what we truly aim for. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll do your best to take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart. Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.
WHY THE GEORGE...
The George is a 56-room upscale, boutique hotel located at 615 Front Street Georgetown, SC (corner of Front & Queen Streets) that began development in February 2022 with an anticipated opening in the second half of 2023. The property will offer visitors and locals an unparalleled waterfront dining and lodging experience at an unsurpassed location within the charming historic, colonial seaport town of Georgetown, South Carolina. In addition to fifty-six rooms and suites, the property will offer a full-service restaurant and bar on the Front Street side of the property, and will feature waterfront event space, a waterfront bar and activity lawn for lounging, games, and events. The George will have direct marina access affording boaters and opportunity to enjoy the hotels’ amenities and guests an opportunity to access charter vessels for fishing, eco-excursions, and sailing in the Winyah Bay and surrounding areas. Opening January 2024!
THE ROLE...
As a lead line cook, you maintain high quality standards for each dish that is sent out. Consistency and perfection are the two things you strive for when delivering an unforgettable dining experience while working in a team-oriented environment.
What we will ask of you:
- Accurately and efficiently prepares, stocks, and maintains the highest quality cuisine for our guests, compiling consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
- Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven flat top range, refrigeration equipment, and adhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitation
- Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen
- Promptly report all product shortages, equipment problems or food quality issues to Chef
Requirements for Success:
- A minimum two years’ experience in kitchen preparation and line cook experience
- Have a positive energy, be ready to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player
- Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions
- Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and all guests
- A flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
- Constant standing/walking with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting
- Work Collaboratively: to achieve a one-team one-dream mentality that promotes the hiring, and nurturing of the right people ready to serve our guests, achieve financial goals and create memorable experiences
- Practice Humility & Transparency: to support culture and an ethical environment where everyone feels safe, cared for and inspired
- Act With Integrity: be able and willing to perform all responsibilities of each position in the kitchen when needed. Lead by example and set the tone for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the property
- Enrich Your Community: engage local farms to source and procure fresh and quality product while also educating junior team members, advocating for their growth and development
- Show Compassion and Empathy: listen to your team, be understanding and always provide a humane approach when individually coaching with the intent to inspire everyone to do great things
- Leave a Lasting Impression: provide a sense of home through quality, consistency, and teamwork
- Embrace Positivity: create a welcoming and approachable environment that is solution driven, with a smile
- Have Fun at Work: set the tone by influencing and leading a positive, collaborative, and fun team environment where everyone is treated with respect and kindness
AS A VALUED MEMBER OF THE TEAM YOU CAN EXPECT…
- Competitive Pay + PTO: Competitive base + PTO after 90 days
- Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemed, Life, STD, LTD, LAP (Life Assistance Program)
- Retirement Planning: 401K (50% in match up to your first 6% investment), Roth, or both
- Home Loan Program: A zero-interest housing loan program to help you purchase a home.
- Working Advantage: Cost-free employee savings program for electronics, appliances, apparel, cars, flowers, fitness memberships, gift cards, groceries, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, special events, theme parks, and more!
- Hospitality School Loan Program: A zero-interest hospitality school loan program to help you attend college classes in the hospitality industry
- Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts while dining in and / or spending the night across 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotel collection
- Maternity/Paternity Leave: 4 weeks PTO
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Restaurant: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Georgetown, SC 29440 (Required)
Work Location: In person