BANQUET COOK

The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Hilton Team Member Travel Program – at

Complimentary Employee Meal EveryShift

50% Tuition Remission at Regent Univ.

401(k) with Company Match

Spa & Restaurant Discounts

Career Growth & Advancement Opportunit

Supportive Team Culture

Job summary

The Founders Inn and Spa, a Hilton Hotel, is seeking a passionate Banquet Cook for a part-time role. You’ll prepare high-quality banquet meals for weddings, conferences, and events in a fast-paced, team‑oriented kitchen.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in hotel banquet or high-volume kitchens, strong food safety skills, and excellent organization. Flexible availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary experience (hotel, banquet, catering, or high-volume kitchen preferred).
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Takes pride in quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Understands food safety and sanitation standards.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Has excellent organization and time management skills.
• Is available to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events based on business needs.
• Must be available to work holidays, as banquet operations include holiday events and functions.
• Hotel, banquet, catering, or conference center experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• As a Banquet Cook, you'll help bring memorable events to life by preparing high-quality meals for weddings, conferences, banquets, meetings, and special events.
• Prepare and cook banquet menu items following recipes and presentation standards.
• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and production schedules.
• Ensure food is prepared accurately and delivered on time for each event.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and food safety standards.
• Follow sanitation, labeling, storage, and FIFO procedures.
• Work closely with chefs, banquet staff, and stewarding to ensure seamless event execution.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen.
• Minimize food waste while maintaining quality standards.
• Assist with event breakdown, food storage, and kitchen organization.
• Support fellow culinary team members as business needs require.

Skills

Culinary experience

Job description

Part-Time $15.50–$16.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Banquet Cook Part-Time $15.50–$16.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Create Exceptional Dining Experiences. Build Your Culinary Career. At The Founders Inn & Spa, a Hilton Hotel, every event is an opportunity to create unforgettable guest experiences. From elegant weddings and corporate conferences to holiday galas and special celebrations, our culinary team delivers excellence one plate at a time.

We're looking for a passionate, dependable, and experienced Banquet Cook who takes pride in preparing exceptional food while working in a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.

If you're ready to grow your culinary career with a respected Hilton property, we'd love to meet you!

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Weekly Pay
• Hilton Team Member Travel Program – Stay at Hilton hotels worldwide at exclusive team member rates
• Complimentary Employee Meal Every Shift
• 50% Tuition Remission at Regent University
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Spa & Restaurant Discounts
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Team Culture

Key Responsibilities

As a Banquet Cook, you'll help bring memorable events to life by preparing high-quality meals for weddings, conferences, banquets, meetings, and special events.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and cook banquet menu items following recipes and presentation standards.
• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and production schedules.
• Ensure food is prepared accurately and delivered on time for each event.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and food safety standards.
• Follow sanitation, labeling, storage, and FIFO procedures.
• Work closely with chefs, banquet staff, and stewarding to ensure seamless event execution.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen.
• Minimize food waste while maintaining quality standards.
• Assist with event breakdown, food storage, and kitchen organization.
• Support fellow culinary team members as business needs require.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

• Has 3+ years of culinary experience (hotel, banquet, catering, or high-volume kitchen preferred).
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Takes pride in quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Understands food safety and sanitation standards.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Has excellent organization and time management skills.
• Is available to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events based on business needs.
• Must be available to work holidays, as banquet operations include holiday events and functions.
• Hotel, banquet, catering, or conference center experience is highly preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing for extended periods, frequent walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds (with assistance when needed). Work is performed in a commercial kitchen environment with hot equipment, cold storage areas, and moderate to high noise levels.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why The Founders Inn & Spa?

The Founders Inn & Spa combines timeless hospitality with Hilton's world-class service standards. As part of our culinary team, you'll help create exceptional experiences for thousands of guests while building a rewarding hospitality career with opportunities to learn, grow, and advance.

The Founders Inn & Spa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all team members.