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Culinary Talent (Banquet Cooks)

1/22/2026

Prepare and execute exquisite entrees at BALEENkitchen, an award-winning restaurant. Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure high-quality food preparation and service.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Located on a serene peninsula in L.A.’s South Bay, The Portofino Hotel & Marina is the premiere destination for locals and travelers seeking oceanfront respite, watersport adventures and marina-front dining. The hotel is a community staple, established over 60 years ago, and boasts a unique history for its association with the famous Cannonball Run. BALEENkitchen serves up innovative market-to-table cuisine with charming marina views. The conference center offers unrivaled waterfront views making it the perfect choice for weddings, meetings or any social gathering.
About the Role

Description

Benefits

Complimentary Meals

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance

Discount Rates in our Noble House Hotels and Resorts Portfolio

Career Development Opportunities

Pay on demand.



THE JOB:

As a part of the culinary team, you will have the opportunity to prepare and execute exquisite entrees at an award-winning marina front restaurant called BALEENkitchen located at Portofino Hotel & Marina, with chic interiors and inventive, seafood forward fare.


YOU:

To be successful in this position, we're looking for someone who thrives on training and learning as you go. This role requires good communication skills, basic culinary skills and the desire to learn and grow.


THE OFFER:

· In return, you are rewarded with a competitive compensation package including competitive pay, health benefits, matching 401k, PTO, parking and complimentary meals

· Discounted rates in our Noble House Hotels & Resorts portfolio for you and your family

· Learning programs and career development opportunities within the company


YOUR TEAM AND WORKING ENVIROMENT:

Nestled in our private Redondo Beach peninsula, our hotel is your haven. The Portofino Hotel offers a delightful array of amenities and activities in our prime South Bay location just a stone’s throw from the communities of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach . With 168 rooms, multiple F&B outlets, banquets, guest activities and a 188-slip marina, your days are filled with diverse operations.


Noble House Hotels & Resorts:

Noble House properties are not one-size-fits-all hotels. Each property is meticulously designed to stand on its own merits. The unifying thread that connects each and every hotel is not the architecture or the amenities but lies within the people – and the local culture – that make up Noble House Hotels & Resorts. The passion of our people is our greatest asset, we are a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts. We provide our guests and members with exceptional service and most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values of Caring, Integrity and Respect.


Follow us on Instagram @baleenkitchenla or @portofinohotel


Requirements

Your experience and skills include:

· 3 or more years of volume cooking in a similar size operation or larger

· Experience with recipe development and large batch cooking

· Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of cooking techniques, preparation, storage and sanitation

· Thorough knowledge of food and beverage industry, current market trends, and federal, state and local laws pertaining to the hospitality industry (e.g. OSHA, County Regulations, Department of Health regulations, etc.).

· Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with other departments, guests, and vendors.

· Ability to deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.

· Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

· Servsafe certification required prior to hire.


Key Skills
Volume CookingRecipe DevelopmentLarge Batch CookingCooking TechniquesFood PreparationFood StorageSanitationCommunication SkillsProfessionalismProblem SolvingServsafe Certification
Categories
HospitalityFood & BeverageCreative & Media
Benefits
Complimentary MealsMedicalDentalVision401KLife InsuranceDiscount RatesCareer Development OpportunitiesPay On Demand
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