Banquet Cook: Dynamic Event Kitchen Specialist

Sage Hospitality Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas, part of Sage Hospitality Group, seeks a Banquet Cook to ensure high-quality service from the front line through proper sanitation and quality control.

You will follow recipe cards, monitor line setups, manage inventory, and assist in maintaining buffet and food cost controls, helping deliver consistent, exceptional dining experiences for events and guests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of related kitchen experience preferred.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen and communicate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Check items against recipe cards and ensure accurate use records.
• Monitor line setup and equipment to maximize efficiency.
• Prepare food following recipes and portion standards; maintain sanitation.
• Rotate and date perishables; manage storage and stock levels.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked and controlling food costs per SOP.

Skills

Team player

Kitchen knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas, part of Sage Hospitality Group, seeks a Banquet Cook to ensure high-quality service from the front line through proper sanitation and quality control.

You will follow recipe cards, monitor line setups, manage inventory, and assist in maintaining buffet and food cost controls, helping deliver consistent, exceptional dining experiences for events and guests.