Banquet Cook

Founders Inn and Spa Tapestry Collection by Hilton; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee meal program

On-property dining and spa discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is seeking experienced Banquet Cooks to join our culinary team. Open availability is required for AM & PM shifts, weekends and holidays as we support weddings, conferences, and large events.

As a Banquet Cook, you will work with the Banquet Chef and culinary team to execute meals for scheduled functions, ensuring quality, presentation and event timelines are met while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel, conference center, banquet, catering or high-volume kitchen environments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and manage multiple event timelines.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare banquet food according to recipes, specifications and event requirements.
• Review upcoming banquet functions and assist with mise en place and prep.
• Support high-volume buffet, plated, reception and special-event production.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure food is ready on time and maintains quality.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations and equipment.
• Follow food safety, sanitation and workplace safety requirements.

Skills

Culinary experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Open Availability Required – AM & PM Shifts, Weekends & Holidays

Join a CoVa BIZ Best Place to Work for 2026!

The Founders Inn & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is proud to be recognized by CoVa BIZ Magazine as a Best Place to Work for 2026!

We are seeking experienced, dependable, and quality-focused Banquet Cooks to join our Culinary team. Our banquet operation serves everything from weddings and celebrations to conferences, meetings, and large-scale events.

If you enjoy high-volume culinary operations, take pride in food quality and presentation, and thrive in a team environment, we would love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

As a Banquet Cook, you will work closely with the Banquet Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and Culinary team to prepare and execute food for scheduled banquet functions according to established recipes, quality standards, and event requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare banquet food according to standardized recipes, specifications, and event requirements.
• Review upcoming banquet functions and assist with preparation and mise en place.
• Support high-volume buffet, plated, reception, and special-event food production.
• Coordinate with Culinary and Banquet teams to ensure food is prepared and ready according to event timelines.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, flavor, portioning, temperature, and presentation.
• Inspect and taste food to ensure it meets established quality standards before service.
• Properly rotate and utilize food products to support quality and minimize waste.
• Ensure all food is properly covered, labeled, dated, rotated, and stored at the end of each shift.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations and kitchen equipment.
• Properly care for culinary tools, machinery, and equipment and report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Assist with banquet breakdown and ensure reusable products and equipment are returned to the appropriate areas.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and workplace safety requirements.
• Promote teamwork between the banquet kitchen, main kitchen, Stewarding, and Banquet operations.
• Assist in other Culinary areas when operational needs require.

What We’re Looking For

Ideal candidates will:

• Have previous culinary experience, preferably in a hotel, conference center, banquet, catering, or high-volume kitchen environment.
• Have high-volume buffet or banquet production experience.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Be organized and able to manage multiple priorities and event deadlines.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and pride in food quality and presentation.
• Communicate effectively and work well with Culinary and Banquet team members.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen around hot equipment, machinery, and commercial cleaning products.
• Be able to stand for extended periods and perform the lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling required in a commercial kitchen.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Have open availability to work both AM and PM shifts.
• Be available to work weekends and holidays. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Why Work at The Founders Inn & Spa?

Our employees helped make us a CoVa BIZ Magazine Best Place to Work for 2026, and we are proud to provide benefits and opportunities that support our team.

Depending on employment status and eligibility, benefits may include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Hilton Team Member Travel Program with discounted hotel stays
• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary meals during scheduled shifts
• On-property dining and spa discounts
• Tuition discounts for eligible spouses and dependents
• Career development and cross-training opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement within the hotel
• Employee recognition programs

Come discover why our employees helped make The Founders Inn & Spa a CoVa BIZ Best Place to Work for 2026!

The Founders Inn & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the position.