Additionalinformation

Additional Information

• Full-time position

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Health insurance benefits (for full -time positions)

• Opportunity for professional growth within an evolving luxury hospitality program

Companydescription

Company Description

Quercus is a luxury destination hotel and culinary experience set on 4,000 acres in Gay, Georgia. As the only Relais & Châteaux property in the state, Quercus offers an intimate, all-inclusive stay centered on exceptional service, nature, seasonal cuisine, and a deep sense of place.

At the heart of the property is Uberto, Quercus’s restaurant where guests enjoy an elevated tasting menu experience led by Michelin starred chef Ryan Smith.

Uberto’s service style is warm, polished, and detail-oriented, designed to complement a dynamic culinary program rooted in seasonality, craft, and storytelling. Team members in the restaurant play an important role not only in the dining experience, but also in the broader hospitality operations of the property, helping create seamless and memorable stays for each guest.

At Quercus and Uberto, we are committed to thoughtful hospitality, attention to detail, and creating meaningful experiences that feel personal, generous, and deeply connected to the land.

Jobdescription

Job Description

Quercus is seeking a dependable, organized AM Chef to oversee daily preparation and service for hotel breakfast and lunch, prepare in-suite snacks, and support kitchen production. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, strong time management, and a commitment to consistent, thoughtful food preparation.

RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and execute hotel breakfast and lunch service, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and timely delivery.
• Prepare, portion, and package in-suite snacks according to established standards.
• Complete daily prep lists and kitchen production tasks to support service and the broader culinary team.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and presentation standards consistently.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies in coordination with the service and kitchen teams.
• Maintain an organized walk-in cooler, consolidating ingredients daily and ensuring proper labeling, dating, storage, and rotation.
• Monitor ingredient quality and inventory, communicating shortages and production needs to kitchen leadership.
• Receive and properly store deliveries as needed.
• Keep workstations, equipment, and storage areas clean and organized throughout the shift.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures, including proper temperature control.
• Communicate completed prep, remaining tasks, and service needs during the handoff to the next shift.
• Complete opening duties and assigned cleaning tasks, leaving the kitchen ready for continued service.

Qualifications

• Previous professional cooking experience, preferably with breakfast and lunch service.
• Strong cooking fundamentals and the ability to manage multiple tasks during service.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with the team.
• Attention to detail, consistency, and care for ingredients.
• Dependability and availability for early morning shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of the position, including standing for extended periods, bending, and moving supplies, with or without reasonable accommodation.