Banquet Cook - Embassy Suites Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

Hilton; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Travel Discount Program

Pension Plan

Debt-free Education

Career Growth

Team Member Resource Groups

DailyPay

Job summary

Hilton in Seattle is seeking a Specialty Cook to deliver high-quality dishes and memorable guest experiences on a fast-paced kitchen team. You will contribute to a warm, guest-focused dining atmosphere and uphold Hilton standards for food quality and service.

The role requires a passion for hospitality, strong teamwork, and rigorous attention to plating, safety, and cleanliness in a busy kitchen, with opportunities for growth within a global hospitality leader.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchen settings.
• Ability to follow recipes and quality standards.
• Commitment to hospitality and guest service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Deliver specialty offerings and present dishes (e.g., sushi or regional cuisine).
• Master the menu with strong knowledge of offerings and ingredients.
• Inspect and finalize plates to ensure quality and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow sanitation protocols.
• Manage inventory needs and prepare requisitions for supplies and food items.
• Comply with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol regulations to ensure guest and team well-being.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Leadership

Integrity

Ownership

Teamwork

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Specialty Cook, you’re not just preparing high-quality within a specific area of expertise – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

The Benefits

Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Low cost Medical Insurance coverage – only $40 a month for you and your family. Work only 65 hours in the month to be eligible.
• Vision, dental, life and disability insurance
• Mental Health Resources
• Paid Vacation Time – accrue up to 40 hours of vacation in your first year.
• Sick Time – earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours you work
• Holiday Pay
• Go Hilton travel discount program: 110 nights of discounted travel per calendar year
• Contribution per hour paid to a pension plan
• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay

Other Compensation

• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Complimentary meals in the Team Member Restaurant while on shift
• Complimentary use of on-site fitness facility outside of working time
• Monthly reimbursement of up to $50 for public transportation for the purpose of commuting to work

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Prepare high-quality dishes: Cook menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Deliver specialty offerings: Execute the preparation and presentation of specialty dishes (e.g., sushi or regional cuisine)
• Master the menu: Maintain a strong knowledge of menu offerings and food products
• Inspect and finalize plates: Visually inspect all prepared dishes before serving to ensure they meet quality and presentation standards
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace: Keep food service stations stocked and sanitary while following proper food handling, storage, and safety protocols
• Manage inventory needs: Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items as needed
• Comply with regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world‑class brands , and a company‑wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.