Lead Banquet Cook - Hilton Columbus Downtown

Lead Banquet Cook

The Banquet team at the Hilton Columbus Downtown is currently seeking a Lead Banquet Cook to work at our award-winning property. Bring your talents to the table in a creative, dynamic atmosphere, with teammates that share the same passion for hospitality!

Nestled in the heart of the Short North Arts District, connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Hilton Columbus Downtown boasts two towers with 1,000 guest rooms, 75,000 square feet of event space and several unique dining experiences.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role within a hotel banquet environment. You will have excellent organization skills and the ability to work quickly and with precision. Leadership, passion, and a flexible schedule is essential!

As a Lead Banquet Cook, you would be responsible for preparing food items in accordance with recipes and established standards in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Supervise and coordinate all activities of banquet kitchen staff during food preparation, cooking, and presentation
• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation for all banquet dishes.
• Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products
• Follow a production sheet with minimal guidance
• Have a strong understanding of mother sauces
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and ensure proper storage and rotation of food items.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times
• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

The Benefits

• Access to Daily Pay
• Medical Insurance Coverage
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k plan
• Hilton Discounted Travel and more!

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Ownership
• Now

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!