Harwood Hospitality Group
Harwood Hospitality Group
Harwood Hospitality Group delivers an escape from the ordinary through a growing collection of concepts in the Harwood District of Dallas. The hospitality group features catering and a world of culinary experiences with a current collection of 18 concepts plus our luxury boutique property, Hotel Swexan in the 19-city-block Harwood District, with more experiences currently in development.
Our mission is to allow both our associates and our guests to Escape the Ordinary. For our associates, this means being a part of a mutual long-term vision driven by doing things differently with creativity, passion, and style. We then allow guests to feel transported to different parts of the world without leaving the comforts of their own city. We deliver our mission by providing unparalleled hospitality, exceptional service, and culinary excellence that leaves unforgettable memories and instills deep loyalty.
Dolce Riviera
Dolce Riviera emulates the breezy, spectacular resort of the Italian Riviera or Capri seaside. The upscale Italian restaurant features a nostalgic nautical theme that beckons recollections of the 'La Dolce Vita' era, once heralded as the golden age of cinema and dynamic creativity. The color of the interior dining scene mimics ombre shades of the ocean while the outdoor patio and pocket gardens flaunt reminisce of a giardino found in Italy.
The Cook prepares delicious meals according to the menu. They follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals in an efficient and timely manner to ensure an excellent guest experience. They are knowledgeable in various ingredients and cooking techniques and are kept up to date on industry trends.
Job Functions
Operations
This job operates in a restaurant setting. This role routinely uses standard kitchen equipment and may require the employee to be on their feet for an extended period. May require bending, lifting, and carrying heavy items (up to 30lbs).
Required Education & Experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Harwood Hospitality Group delivers an escape from the ordinary through a growing collection of concepts in the Harwood District of Dallas. The hospitality group features catering and a world of culinary experiences with a current collection of 18 concepts plus our luxury boutique property, Hotel Swexan in the 19-city-block Harwood District, with more experiences currently in development.
Our mission is to allow both our associates and our guests to Escape the Ordinary. For our associates, this means being a part of a mutual long-term vision driven by doing things differently with creativity, passion, and style. We then allow guests to feel transported to different parts of the world without leaving the comforts of their own city. We deliver our mission by providing unparalleled hospitality, exceptional service, and culinary excellence that leaves unforgettable memories and instills deep loyalty.
Dolce Riviera
Dolce Riviera emulates the breezy, spectacular resort of the Italian Riviera or Capri seaside. The upscale Italian restaurant features a nostalgic nautical theme that beckons recollections of the 'La Dolce Vita' era, once heralded as the golden age of cinema and dynamic creativity. The color of the interior dining scene mimics ombre shades of the ocean while the outdoor patio and pocket gardens flaunt reminisce of a giardino found in Italy.
The Cook prepares delicious meals according to the menu. They follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals in an efficient and timely manner to ensure an excellent guest experience. They are knowledgeable in various ingredients and cooking techniques and are kept up to date on industry trends.
Job Functions
Operations
- Assist the other bartenders monitoring and coordinating the day-to-day operations of his/her Bar during each shift and ensures all FOH SOP's (including HACCP) are duly followed and fully executed.
- Ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role.
- Prepare ingredients to use in cooking.
- Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Cook food in various utensils and grillers.
- Check food while cooking to stir and turn.
- Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.
- Check quality of ingredients.
- Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages.
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
- Ensure his unit is well maintained and that all equipment's, materials and utensils are always in perfect working conditions. Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment and other services. Reports any defect to the Restaurant Manager.
- Ensure service is performed in a timely, efficient yet comfortable manner to maintain proper pace of service.
- Ensure that quality and details are being maintained daily.
- Maintain complete knowledge of and ensure staff's compliance with all departmental/HHG policies and procedures.
- Checks and orders supplies of all food items.
- Checks quality of deliveries and documentation.
- Ensures correct storage of supplies.
- Ensure quality of products received.
- Ensure that all Coolers a cleaned and stocked daily up to the Stock Par.
- Conduct frequent walk troughs of the kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies.
- Inspect the cleanliness of the line, floor, all kitchens stations, and direct staff to rectify any deficiencies.
- Ensure that staff maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and HHG requirements.
- Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and hotel requirements.
- Instruct staff in the correct usage and care of all machinery in the kitchen operation, stressing safety.
- Oversee stewards to review equipment needs, cleaning schedule/project status; health/safety and sanitation follow up.
- Ensures a smooth communication with all direct reports and other Restaurants Managers/supervisors
- Is always neatly dressed and groomed, and always behaves and speaks according to HH Division and Harwood International standards of excellence and image.
- Treats all associates - in public and in private - with respect and consideration, regardless of their position or tasks.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Able to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Attentive to detail
- Creativity / innovation
- Customer focus / service
- Personal organization
- Product knowledge
- Productivity
- Quality
- Sense of urgency
- Work environment / safety
This job operates in a restaurant setting. This role routinely uses standard kitchen equipment and may require the employee to be on their feet for an extended period. May require bending, lifting, and carrying heavy items (up to 30lbs).
Required Education & Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience in cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a cook
- Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods
- Food Handlers - Required
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.