Banquet Cook — Master High-Volume Event Kitchen

Oliver Hotels & Resorts; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Hotels & Resorts is seeking an experienced banquet-focused cook for the DoubleTree Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront. The ideal candidate brings 1–2 years of professional cooking experience in hotel, banquet, catering, or high-volume food-service environments.

You will read BEOs, prepare buffet and plated meals, manage multiple items, maintain quality and timing, and support the culinary team during peak periods.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional cooking experience in hotel/banquet/high-volume setting.
• Experience with banquets, meetings, luncheons, dinners, and special events.
• Experience reading BEOs, menus, recipes, and production sheets.
• Food safety knowledge; ServSafe or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to adjust prep for guest counts and dietary restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute buffet and plated meals with attention to quality and timing.
• Estimate prep needs and minimize waste, especially for banquets.
• Support culinary team during busy periods and read BEOs for changes.
• Maintain presentation standards and proper portioning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Stress management

Job description

Oliver Hotels & Resorts is seeking an experienced banquet-focused cook for the DoubleTree Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront. The ideal candidate brings 1–2 years of professional cooking experience in hotel, banquet, catering, or high-volume food-service environments.

You will read BEOs, prepare buffet and plated meals, manage multiple items, maintain quality and timing, and support the culinary team during peak periods.