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By successfully balancing living, learning and leisure in every aspect of our business, we have been able to maintain our reputation as the most progressive and respected hospitality management company in the industry.   

What Our Employees Say About Us:

Working at The Villas of Grand Cypress is like working with an extending family. Once you arrive on the peaceful and relaxing property, with the beautiful rolling greens and mature landscaping, it already feels like home. The property has a unique sense of relaxed sophistication and service. Employees are encouraged and even challenged to make decisions to “Be The Difference” in our guest’s visit. Being creative and entrepreneurial to think differently about how we provide service to the guest is a day to day occurrence. The Villas of Grand Cypress is a wonderful place for seasoned service professionals to truly hone their guest service skills to perfection!"

Typical Promotion Paths:

Employees have opportunities for advancement and transfers within various departments here at Grand Cypress as well as other Benchmark Properties around the globe.

How a Person Can Make an Impact in This Job:

Employees can impact this job by going above and beyond for the guest, first time guests as well as guests who have been coming back for a number of years.

The Ideal Candidate for this Position:

The ideal candidate for the House Attendant position will have superior customer service skills, ability to interact with guests as well as fellow employees, and be a team player. A friendly smile and a positive, can-do attitude is a must.

Responsibilities for this Position:

• Prepare, season, and cook breakfast foods (eggs, omelets, breakfast potatoes, etc.) soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in The Club, clubhouse functions, quick turn, hospitality carts, and room service.
• Read menu to estimate food requirements, requisitions food from storage. 
• Adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roaster and steam kettles.
• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipe using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives.
• Poach, fry, saute, bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods. 
• Add seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking, according to personal judgment and experience.
• Observe and test foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to observe that it is cooked.
• Carve meats, portion food onto serving plates, add gravies and sauces and garnish servings. Wash, peel, cut and shred vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use. May butcher chicken, fish, and shellfish. 
• May cut, trim and bone meat prior to cooking.
• Responsible for set-up and follow through for station to which assigned.

Technical Requirements:

• Must be willing to work a day and weekend shifts.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English. Must be able to converse in basic English.
• Must be able to work independently. Able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Excellent people skills.
• Must meet grooming standards.
• We provide a substance free environment.
• Substance testing is mandatory.
• Meet/exceed customer expectations.
• Must meet or exceed the team expectations.
• An energetic personality.

Educational Requirements:

• Technical school or formal technical skills training.
• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (starts at 90 days)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dry Cleaning/Laundry
• Free Parking
• Free  Meals
• Free Golf 
• Employer & Employee Funded 401(k)
• Full Use of Resort Amenities
• Company Hotel Travel Discounts

An Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE):  We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.