Practice Hospitality manages hotels differently. A growing company with opportunities for advancement, we infuse hotels with style, spirit, and soul. We inspire, innovate and advocate. We deliver results and do well by our owners because we respect the individuality that we all bring to the table, the connectedness of our world and the impact we have on our community.

We are looking for someone who thinks big because, at Practice Hospitality, we value creativity, emotional intelligence, problem solving and innovation. This is an opportunity to be an integral part of a team that supports one another, is empowered, and holds themselves accountable. If you bring your A game every day and pursue excellence with tenacity, we want to invest in your professional and personal growth. But, more than anything, we are looking for good humans who care; about our guests, each other and making every moment together enriching, fulfilling and fun.

About The Hotel

Built in 1962 and reopening in late spring, this is yesterday’s hotel of tomorrow, reimagined for today. Parked on historic Route 66 just east of downtown Flagstaff, the Americana Motor Hotel has been fully renovated and in reinventing the roadside retreat as a launchpad for adventure in Northern Arizona. Inspired by the region’s natural wonders and far out history, it will give guests plenty see and do before they head out there. Featuring plush beds, brand new walk in showers, retro-futuristic design, 4K television and premium Wi-Fi, the 88 guestrooms rooms are a little slice of heaven here on earth. And, the amenities are out of this world with a year-round heated pool, cozy fire pits, yard games and a tempting menu of tasty treats and cold canned beverages.

Job Role

Prepare culinary delights for our guests and hotel clientele. Guest satisfaction revolves around the food appearance, high quality of the food and overall dining experience. Be responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry stations or other areas of the kitchen. Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.

Responsibilities:

Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, use records, production, and portion standards, per order specks.
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
Remembering all the multiple orders and easily assembling them to the order.
Work all stations on kitchen line to include broiler, sauté, fry, pantry, and expediter stations.
Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
Return all food items not used on the next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage.
Perform other duties as assigned, requested, or deemed necessary by management.

Education: High school education or equivalent experience. Culinary certificate or degree preferred.

Experience: Six months – 1 year in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.

Skills and Abilities: Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges. Possess knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups, and salads. Have a basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills. Understand and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures. Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids. Able to read, speak and understand English. Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs. Stand continuously for long periods of time. Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff, and guests.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount on hotel stays
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program.

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Americana Motor Hotel

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Host To The Traveling World

Built in 1962 and reopening in June 2023 on Route 66 in Flagstaff, Americana Motor Hotel is yesterday’s roadside hotel of tomorrow, reimagined for today. With plush beds, brand-new walk-in showers, retro-futuristic design, 4K television, and premium Wi-Fi, our 89 rooms are a little slice of heaven here on earth. Inspired by Northern Arizona’s wide-open spaces, natural wonders, and far out history, you’ll find plenty to do here before you head out there. Stretch your road-weary legs, shake off the trail dust, and soak in the year-round heated pool, or just pop a top and kick back by a cozy fire pit with a burger. This is your launchpad for adventure.

Training we provide

Every journey begins with a first step. Maybe yours is focused on growing your career in hospitality – climbing the ladder to management, executive team, corporate or beyond. Maybe you want a stable, fulfilling role where you can thrive or, just maybe, you need a gig for now while you complete your education or audition for your big break. No matter where your path takes you, Practice Hospitality respects your journey and has customized our employee experience to support your goals and ambitions.

About the management team

At Practice Hospitality, we’re driven by a singular purpose: to create experiences travelers seek out and return to, time and time again. To us, that starts by being human – building an environment that balances emotional intelligence, tradition, ritual, and creativity. Because when that happens, hospitality comes alive – and results follow.