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Cook III

Hotel Queen Mary

1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802

250 Room Hotel
Managed By Evolution Hospitality
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Compensation: $22.50 per hour, Full-Time

Join Our Team as a Cook! 

About Us

The Cook III is a culinary expert with a passion for leadership and quality and is responsible for supervising food preparation across dining outlets. With strong leadership and culinary skills, this role ensures high-quality food and presentation standards. Problem-solving abilities and initiative are key in resolving issues efficiently in high-pressure environments.  This role also involves working with financial information and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. 

KEY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Culinary Expertise: Supervise the preparation of food items, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation across all dining outlets. 
  • Leadership and Supervision: Lead and assist kitchen staff, utilizing previous supervisory experience to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
  • Problem Solving and Initiative: Anticipate needs, evaluate alternatives and solve problems efficiently in high-pressure situations. 
  • Communication Skills:  Clearly convey information and ideas and effectively listen to and understand issues raised by co-workers and guests. 
  • Financial Acumen: Work with financial information and basic arithmetic functions to support kitchen operations. 
  • Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with food safety standards and maintain a clean and safe work environment. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • At least 7 years of related progressive experience, or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field. 
  • Food Handlers Certification as required by state regulations. 

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

  • Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
  • Term Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information About Evolution Hospitality As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field. Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package. And it’s this magical combination of brilliant, caring individuals that makes Evolution Hospitality the world-class operation it is today.

Application deadline for Colorado positions:
Posted April 30, 2025

Hotel Queen Mary

WELCOME TO THE QUEEN MARY!

Once a world-class ocean liner, the Queen Mary Hotel offers guests unique accommodations and a wide array of attractions that simply cannot be found anywhere else.

UNIQUE LONG BEACH HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Whether it’s the authentic polished wood paneling, the original 1930s artwork, the Art Deco style or the operable porthole(s), there’s no question that the Queen Mary Hotel is unlike any other Southern California hotel. Each stateroom is unique with its own personality and offers a real glimpse into what transatlantic travel was like during the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. With an impressive history and tradition of excellence, the Queen Mary Hotel is more than a place to rest one’s head – it’s an entire experience.

THE QUEEN MARY EXPERIENCE

From historic tours, to paranormal attractions, shops, spa and various events, there are a wide variety of things to do and see while aboard the ship. We hope you enjoy your stay aboard the Queen Mary and take advantage of all the wonderful sites, sounds and tastes, the ship has to offer.

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