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About Us Debuting as the first Autograph Collection hotel in Los Angeles, Westdrift Manhattan Beach is redefining the South Bay hospitality scene. Set across 26 coastal acres just four miles from LAX, Westdrift blends laid-back California beach culture with the refined sensibility of the Eastern Seaboard—an "Endless Summer meets East Coast edge" experience. From custom beach cruisers to craft Manhattan cocktails at Jute Coastal Bar + Kitchen's striking 360-degree bar, westdrift delivers an elevated yet effortlessly cool guest journey. With 393 coastal-inspired guest rooms (including 112 with private balconies), a 9-hole par-3 golf course, resort-style pool with cabanas, and a CrossFit-inspired fitness center, the property offers a dynamic mix of leisure, lifestyle, and business appeal. Our 35,000+ square feet of versatile indoor-outdoor event space—featuring 18 meeting rooms, a grand ballroom, and unique venues like Loftlight and Shoreacre—hosts everything from luxury weddings to high-profile tech conferences and corporate retreats.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl and other food items prepared on the front-line station.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes. Prepares all broiled and sautéed food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product; requires transportation of heavy food products. Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items. Checks and controls the proper storage of product, checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality product. Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations. Maintain all logs, cooling, heating, and temperature. Adheres to all company policies and procedures. Follows safety and security procedures and rules. Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures. Utilizes protective equipment. Reports unsafe conditions to management. Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to management. Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules. All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook). Perform any related duties as requested by management. Assists other Kitchen Personnel when need.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK BOTH SHIFTS AM AND PM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Hold a current Food Handler Card. 3 years cooking experience preferred. Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette. Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation. Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc. Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes. Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from team members and communicate simple instructions. Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel. Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges. Ability to perform duties in confined spaces. Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling. This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

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Hospitality Online