Banquet Cook I: Elevate Event Dining

Loews Hotels & Co; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid sick days and holidays

Training & development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Employee meals in Team Member Café

Job summary

Loews Miami Beach Hotel is seeking a Banquet Cook I to prepare, cook, and present high-quality banquet items for weddings, conferences, and events. You will collaborate with the banquet team to ensure timely service, maintain portion control, and uphold sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.

We value hands-on kitchen experience, knife skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; formal culinary training or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a hotel, banquet, or catering kitchen.
• Knowledge of banquet-style service, buffet preparation, and large-volume cooking techniques.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards (SERV Safe Certification preferred).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and early/late shifts based on event needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present banquet menu items in accordance with hotel recipes, portion control standards, and guest expectations.
• Set up and stock workstations with all necessary supplies and ingredients for banquet service.
• Coordinate food preparation with banquet event timelines to ensure timely delivery of meals.
• Collaborate with banquet and catering teams to meet specific event requirements, including dietary restrictions or themed meals.
• Follow all hotel brand standards for quality, presentation, and sanitation.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, banquet prep areas, and walk-in coolers.
• Assist with buffet setup, plating, carving stations, or live cooking stations as needed.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation in accordance with local health department regulations and hotel policies.
• Assist in inventory management and notify supervisor of shortages in ingredients or supplies.
• Train and mentor junior cooks and kitchen staff when assigned.
• Adapt to last-minute changes and problem-solve effectively in a fast-paced event environment.
• Regular attendance in conformance with standards.
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs.

Skills

Knife skills

Pantry & grill work

Sauté techniques

Mother sauces

Stamina & lifting

Communication & teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary training or Associate degree

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Loews Miami Beach Hotel is seeking a Banquet Cook I to prepare, cook, and present high-quality banquet items for weddings, conferences, and events. You will collaborate with the banquet team to ensure timely service, maintain portion control, and uphold sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.

We value hands-on kitchen experience, knife skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends.