Cook 5
Williamsburg Inn
136 Francis Street East
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Current Job Openings
- Banquet Set-up Supervisor
- Bell Attendant
- Chef De Cuisine
- Cook 5
- Dining Room Cashier
- Front Desk Attendant
- Housekeeping Attendant
- Housekeeping Upholstery Maintenance Worker
- Public Space Housekeeping Attendant
- Resort Concierge
- Restaurant Manager
- Room Service Server
- Server
- Sous Chef
- Table Service Assistant
- Table Service Assistant
Cook 5
Williamsburg Inn
Williamsburg, VA
Full-Time
Description
Rockefeller Room: The Inn’s signature dining experience, the Rockefeller Room celebrates contemporary fine dining and pays homage to the evolution of American cuisine, while maintaining its elegant Regency style. Oysters are, of course, a must and Southern tradition is artfully injected throughout the menu. Current Menu is a Prix Fixe Menu, a la carte is not available.
The Terrace and Goodwin Rooms: Relaxed yet luxurious, The Terrace and Goodwin Rooms retain The Williamsburg Inn’s charm and sophistication while serving up contemporary expressions of American classics. At breakfast in the Terrace Room or Goodwin Room, enjoy Chef’s morning amuse-bouche to jumpstart your day, followed by a two-course prix-fixe menu featuring new creative dishes and showcasing signatures such as the Tidewater Omelet with Chesapeake blue crab and the Goodwin Benedict with Virginia ham.
- Must meet requirements for Cook 3 and Cook 4
- Four years of experience in a restaurant specializing in continental or classical cuisine, for a total of ten years experience.
- Demonstrate knowledge of product utilization, stock rotation, food cost, and waste control.
- Must demonstrate initiative and creativity.
- Ability to plan daily work based on general instructions from the supervisor.
- Superior knife handling abilities.
- Maintain standards listed below
STANDARDS:
Maintain a positive, enthusiastic outlook; smile and greet guests, employees, managers, and supervisors; show respect for and cooperate at all times with those for whom and with whom you work; report to work as scheduled and on time; meet appearance standards; perform assigned tasks accurately and on time.
Benefits:
- Beautiful historic setting
- Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
- health insurance
- pension plan
- vision plan
- medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Sick, vacation, and holiday pay
- 401(k) plan with a portion of contributions matched
- life insurance
- long-term disability
- accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- group travel accident insurance
About Colonial Williamsburg:
From our Historic Area to Hotels, Colonial Williamsburg’s mission “that the future may learn from the past” is part of everything we do. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational institution welcoming guests to the world’s largest living history museum which brings the past to life through museum theater, 18th-century trades, historic sites, and more. The Foundation also includes two world-class art museums, featuring the nation’s premier folk art collection, plus the best in British and American fine and decorative arts from 1670–1840. The Colonial Williamsburg Company boasts a rich history as well, having hosted and entertained guests from around the world with an impressive collection of amenities including our hotels, guest homes, food and beverage outlets, championship golf courses, and spa & fitness center.
Our Team:
Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. We promote diversity & inclusion of thought, culture, and background, which connects our entire team. As such, Colonial Williamsburg is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
Williamsburg Inn
62 Room Resort
Iconic elegance and an exceptional culinary experience.
Offering the best amenities of the old world and the new, The Williamsburg Inn has been among the world’s finest resorts since it was established by John D. Rockefeller Jr. in 1937. The 62 guest rooms, regency style décor, and stunning outdoor spaces create the ideal atmosphere for guests to unwind after exploring Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area, a round at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club, or a treatment at the Spa of Colonial Williamsburg. The storied walls and historic gardens surrounding the Inn have embraced numerous U.S. Presidents, British royalty, and celebrities from around the world, but our helpful staff ensure every guest feels like a VIP.