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About Us

Welcome to The American Hotel, a historic gem located in the heart of downtown Atlanta.

Since opening our doors in 1962 as the city's first fully integrated hotel, we've been a symbol of Southern hospitality, innovation, and timeless elegance.

Our mid-century-modern hotel is located in the downtown Fairlie District.

AmericasMart, the Georgia Aquarium, and Centennial Park are a short walk from the hotel.

Mercedes-Benz and State Farm Arenas are within a mile.

We offer over 19,000 sq.

ft.

of event space.

Enjoy our on-site restaurant and bar, outdoor pool, and fitness center.

At The American Hotel, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional guest experience through personalized service, thoughtful amenities, and a commitment to creating unforgettable moments.

With stylish accommodations, versatile meeting spaces, and a vibrant atmosphere, we're the perfect destination for travelers seeking a unique blend of history and modernity.

Experience the legacy, charm, and warm hospitality that make The American Hotel a true Atlanta icon.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information.

You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S.

military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.


* Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.


* Date all food containers and rotate as per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, 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 next shift to designated 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 per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.


* Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.


* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.


* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills


* Hotel experience preferred.


* Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.


* Ability to gras...