The Betsy, located on South Beach’s iconic Ocean Drive, is considered one of the country's premier independent boutique hotels. Family owned and operated, it is steps from the beach and in the heart of the most exciting neighborhood in America. Its ownership family works actively with all the members of the extended Betsy team to curate every aspect of the hotel and guest experience, and The Betsy’s CEOs (Canine Executive Officers), golden retrievers Betsy and Rosa, welcome every guest.
Beyond its 130 elegant guest rooms and suites, the property boasts multiple restaurants by acclaimed Chef Laurent Tourondel as well as a spectacular array of common spaces: the Piano Bar with exceptional live jazz nine times a week, roof decks and terraces with panoramic ocean and skyline views (including a rooftop pool and bar suspended in mid-air), a coffee bar and gallery space home to just some of the hotel’s permanent and rotating art exhibitions, a library open 24/7, and a beach-facing front terrace with the best outdoor dining setup in greater Miami. The Betsy’s Writers’ Room, just one example of the ownership family's commitment to the arts, has hosted over 1,000 writers-in-residence. Above all, The Betsy is a haven for discerning travelers seeking luxury of experience and transcendent service.
We’re looking for the best and brightest in every field related to who we are and what we do. If you have a passion for any element of The Betsy’s DNA — whether commitment to excellent service, great food, creative arts, music, or simply an appreciation of The Betsy’s unique brand of understated, experiential luxury hospitality — we want to hear from you.
Reports to: Sous Chefs
Job Summary:
Food and Beverage Cooks work on a variety of stations in high-volume kitchen environments at The Betsy. Cooks are responsible for creating exceptional culinary experiences for the guests through preparation, cooking and food presentation.
Responsibilities and Duties Include but Not Limited to the Following:
- Adheres to all sanitation regulations and requirements and is responsible for the correct handling and preparation of all food items and equipment. Checks and ensures the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
- Ensures that all products are stored properly in the correct location, always labeled clearly and placed on the correct fridge rack level.
- Provides the highest and most efficient level of culinary hospitality service to The Betsy hotel guests.
- Works at designated stations on the line as set by Sous Chef and, or Executive Chef.
- Sets-up the station with par stocks of menu items, and prepares the dishes designated for that station.
- Checks supplies and prep lists and ensures all items are prepped in a timely fashion.
- Replenishes service lines as needed and restocks and prepares the workstation for the next shift.
- Ensures cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas and efficiently puts away storage and prep items.
- Prepares and plates food within The Betsy standard ticket time frame to meet Guest expectations.
- Prepares, seasons, and cooks a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes and other food items. Slices, grinds and cooks meat and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods.
- Responsible for preparing and cooking all food items by strictly following the recipe specifications and yield guide. Ensures all cooked items are in accordance to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.
- Washes and peels fresh fruit and vegetables. Capable of weighing, measuring and mixing ingredients to correct standard proportions per recipe card.
- Able to operate kitchen equipment like a braising pan, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
- Communicates any assistance needed during busy periods and reports any incidents to the Sous Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.
- Washes and disinfects kitchen areas, workstations, tables, tools, knives and other equipment.
- Minimizes waste and maintains controls to attain forecasted Betsy food cost.
- Reviews status of work and follow-up actions required with the Head Cook or Sous Chef before leaving.
- Takes on a leadership role in the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chef.
- Assists in providing on the job training & development of new cooks.
- Assists other Team Members in the kitchen when needed and performs any other tasks assigned by The Betsy hotel management.
- Performs additional duties as required by management.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred.
- Must meet Food Handler training and certification requirements.
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with speed and quality.
- Great personal hygiene and grooming standards.
- Must speak, read, write, and understand English.
- Ability to follow instruction.
- Speaks with others using clear and professional language.
- Detail-oriented.
- Professional attitude is required.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Works well with others.
- Good communication skills are an asset.
- Good organizational skills.
The Betsy – South Beach is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free as well as harassment-free workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
