Banquet Cook I: High-Impact Event Kitchen Pro

Loews Hotels, LLC.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health & wellness benefits

401(k) retirement plans with company 匹

Paid time off: sick days, vacation,hol

Employee meals and staff discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training & development opportunities

Onsite parking

Volunteer opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

Loews Nashville Hotel seeks a Banquet Cook I to prepare and present high-quality banquet dishes for weddings, conferences, and events. You will work with the Banquet Chef and kitchen team to execute menus for multiple events while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have knife skills, banquet kitchen experience, and the ability to multitask under pressure. Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays is required, with opportunities for growth within a renowned luxury

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary training or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a hotel, banquet, or catering kitchen.
• Knowledge of banquet-style service, buffet prep, 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 per hotel recipes and standards.
• Set up and stock workstations for banquet service.
• Coordinate food prep with event timelines for timely meals.
• Collaborate with banquet and catering teams for dietary needs and themed menus.
• Follow hotel brand standards for quality, presentation, and sanitation.
• Keep kitchen equipment, prep areas, and walk-ins clean and organized.
• Assist with buffet setup, plating, carving stations or live cooking stations.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation per health department policies.
• Assist in inventory and notify supervisor of shortages.
• Train and mentor junior cooks and kitchen staff as needed.
• Adapt to last-minute changes and fast-paced event environments.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knife skills

Banquet kitchen

Food safety

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training / associate degree preferred

Job description

Loews Nashville Hotel seeks a Banquet Cook I to prepare and present high-quality banquet dishes for weddings, conferences, and events. You will work with the Banquet Chef and kitchen team to execute menus for multiple events while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have knife skills, banquet kitchen experience, and the ability to multitask under pressure. Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays is required, with opportunities for growth within a renowned luxury