The Vineta Hotel - situated in the heart of Palm Beach, in homage to an illustrious history dating back 100 years, The Vineta Hotel has been restored to its former splendor and reopens shortly in a familiar location. Two blocks away from Worth Avenue in the heart of Palm Beach, The Vineta embodies the elegant, artistic life of a destination famed for its restaurant scene, designer boutiques and noteworthy galleries. The hotel is the first in the US to join the Oetker Hotels portfolio.

Originally called The Vineta Hotel, this landmark dates back to 1926 and is a fine example of Mediterranean Revival architecture seen throughout the destination.

A top-to-bottom renovation marks an opportune moment to bring back the original name of this establishment, The Vineta, to clearly mark a bold new chapter in its history. Combining stylish décor with contemporary comfort and the city’s most coveted social setting, complemented by world-class cuisine and unrivalled service, the property will quickly be established as the pinnacle of hospitality in Palm Beach

The Vineta Hotel invites you to join its teams and offers you the best opportunities for career and development within the amazing Oetker Hotels.

Missions : 

This role executes recipes with precision, contributes to menu preparation, and ensures consistency and quality in food production. Might be assigned to a specific station or perform a variety of duties as needed. This role requires working in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation, and supporting the culinary team to deliver exceptional guest experiences in line with the hotel luxury standards.

Profile : 

• Prepare and cook menu items for assigned stations with a focus on flavor, texture, and presentation. 
• Execute recipes accurately, ensuring dishes meet the hotel’s luxury standards.
• Ensure that dishes are ready to serve at the right time, especially during busy periods.
• Assist in creating visually appealing plates, following plating guidelines and garnishing techniques as directed. 
• Set up and maintain properly the assigned station, ensuring all ingredients, tools, and equipment are ready for service. 
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment (grills, ovens, fryers, or blenders) safely and efficiently. 
• Keep the station clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety standards during and after service. 
• Ensure an efficient service, ensuring all ingredients and equipment are ready for high volume service.
• Maintain an organized and efficient station, including all the ingredient preparation and the equipment set up. 
• Keep the station clean, organized and compliant with health and safety standards during high volume service periods.
• Oversee the daily operations of your kitchen section, including inventory and equipment maintenance.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment within the kitchen team.
• Monitor and manage inventory for your station, including ingredients, supplies and portion control to minimize waste.
• Assist in ordering supplies and ensuring stock rotation to maintain freshness.
• Support the broader culinary team during high-volume periods or special events.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance dessert menus or special offerings, such as afternoon tea or wedding cakes.
• Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation regulations, including HACCP and local codes.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and labeling of ingredients to prevent cross contamination.
• Work closely with front of the house hoteliers to ensure seamless communication and service delivery.
• Address guest feedback or complaints related to food quality in a professional manner, coordinating with management as needed.
• Occasionally interact with guests during special events, maintaining a courteous and discreet service, polished and professional demeanor at all times.
• Ensure that personal appearance and hygiene standards are an example for the team and reflect a professional image for our guests.
• Inspire an elevated level of creativity, personal commitment to service excellence and an emotional sense of gracious hospitality to enhance the restaurant’s luxury ambience.

What you bring :

• High school education, cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 year culinary or related work experience.
• Full Time position
• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Passionate about food trends and creativity – both locally and internationally; current on industry practices and provides creative input to food strategies.
• Self-motivated, decisive, responsible, and driven to achieve goals. 
• Strong understanding of cooking techniques and the ability to execute dishes to a high standard, whether it is grilling, sautéing, frying, or preparing sauces.
• Attention to detail to ensure the quality and presentation of the food.

Benefits : 

Competitive Salary
Employer paid health benefits package
401(k) plan matching program
Comprehensive overall compensation package (PTO, holidays)
Excellent Training and Development opportunities with Oetker Hotels
Complimentary Hotelier Meals
Complimentary Dry Cleaning

The Vineta Hotel is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf