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Posted 2 Jul 2026
Line Cook
Kimpton Palladian Hotel
📍 Seattle
Part-timeFull-time
Job description
Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: <p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.highgate.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cchristopher.greene%40highgate.com%7C08397daeb6684ca2868a08de13378788%7C3b290724ee0b4b3a88d66a1172257251%7C0%7C0%7C638969326404601996%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=39SvwOkJFT6pAz%2BxFnuPUy4ahrifs1n1OVup9zglLGs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.highgate.com</a></span></p> Location: <p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><img src="https://highgate.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=624012&hashed=2006541567" alt="Kimpton Palladian" /></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Located on the seam of Belltown and the retail core, the 97-room Kimpton Palladian Hotel is within walking distance of landmarks like Pike Place Market, the waterfront, and Seattle’s best new restaurants, live music venues, cafés, and boutiques. When you’re not exploring, your home base is a 1910 landmark reinvented in a masculine-chic style with luxe amenities, edgy design elements, and contemporary furnishings that reflect Belltown’s hip heritage. You’ll also find a heralded seafood restaurant in Shaker + Spear, a speakeasy-style social lounge called Pennyroyal, and a lobby you won’t soon forget. The Palladian beckons today’s tech titans and tastemakers.</span></p> Overview: <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Line Cook is responsible for preparing all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. They are also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.</span></p> Responsibilities: <ul><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to the opening of the restaurant in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the Restaurant and Room Service operating hours.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare and display buffet food items according to the hotel standards.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, and dairy and meat products.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare food for Banquets, ad required, following specifications on Banquet Event Orders.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare and service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare all foods following hotel standard recipes. Preparation of specials will be under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Breakdown buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work banquet food station as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Use Production Charts as specified by hotel’s standards.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Be able to support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Follow all Health Department and Company regulations in regards to food and storage standards and safety.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain a “Clean As You Go” policy.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.</span></li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Culinary experience required.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible and long hours sometimes required.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to stand during entire shift</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to withstand temperature variations both hot and cold.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proficiency in the following cooking techniques: charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sauté, braising, roasting and par-cooking.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each.</span></li></ul><div class="x_elementToProof" role="presentation" data-ogsc=""><p style="margin: 0px;"><span><strong>Benefits </strong></span></p><ul><li><span>In addition to travel discounts at our hotels, Highgate offers competitive benefits, including three pricing tiers of medical coverage, as well as Dental and Vision benefits to eligible full-time associates. Paid time off plans may also be available to associates who qualify. The Retirement 401(k) Program is open to both full-time and part-time associates who qualify.</span></li></ul><div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"> </div><div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Applications will be accepted until 06/15/2026 - or until filled</span></div></div>