Banquet Cook | JW Marriott Reston Station

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is hiring a Banquet Cook at JW Marriott Reston Station in Virginia. This full-time role involves preparing high-quality food, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate should be a team player with strong communication skills in English. Responsibilities include operating kitchen equipment and adhering to food safety standards. The position offers an opportunity to work in a luxurious environment and deliver exceptional service to guests.

Qualifications

• Effective communication in English is required.
• Ability to transport up to 30 lbs over the course of a shift.
• Friendly interaction with guests and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards.
• Maintain and clean kitchen equipment.
• Control food waste and manage inventory.

Skills

Food preparation

Team player

Guest interaction

Self-starter

Job description

Banquet Cook | JW Marriott Reston Station

Job Category: Ops - Hourly Non Mgmt

Requisition Number: BANQU041447

Posted: May 11, 2026 | Job Type: Full-Time | Location: On-site

Location

JW Marriott Reston – 11350 Reston Station Blvd, Reston, VA 20190, USA

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce an opportunity for a Banquet Cook at JW Marriott Reston Station, a 28‑story landmark with 247 rooms and expansive meeting spaces. This role is part of our team that delivers luxury service to guests.

What you will be doing

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, production, and portion standards.
• Start food items prepared ahead of time, managing quantities to avoid over‑production.
• Date and rotate all food containers per Crescent standards, ensuring proper temperatures for perishables.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary prep, freezer pull, and line set‑up; note out‑of‑stock items or shortages.
• Return unused food to designated storage areas, covering and dating perishables.
• Assist in correcting food cost issues, controlling waste, loss, and usage per Crescent standards.
• Operate, maintain, and clean kitchen equipment including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, etc.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
• Perform additional job‑related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Must communicate in English. Self‑starting with an even disposition. Meet appearance standards and interact well with guests. Capable of transporting up to 30 lbs. over the course of a shift. Willing to assist co‑workers and be a team player.

Performance Standards

Customer Satisfaction

Maintain professionalism, treating guests and associates with courtesy and respect, and serve as a guest relations ambassador.

Work Habits

Meet or exceed hotel standards for procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality, and attendance. Adapt to change, learn new skills, solve routine problems, and seek help when needed.

Safety and Security

Adhere to hotel security policies regarding key controls, lifting, chemicals, and reporting hazards.

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