Banquet Production Chef — Elevate Event Dining

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is seeking a Production Cook to lead all prep and production for the banquet culinary operation, ensuring high quality and presentation in line with hotel standards.

You will work with the Executive or Sous Chef to plan menu development, maintain food safety, manage station setups, and support event buffets. The role requires reading recipes, knife skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be able to read recipes and execute meal service.
• Hands-on food and beverage knowledge and a working knowledge of the hospitality business.
• Three to five years of relevant cooking experience in a large convention hotel.
• Must have proper knife handling skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong customer service skills with a friendly demeanor and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to engage guests at all levels and provide warm, personalized service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Must maintain professional appearance and hygiene at all times.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English with guests, management and co-workers.
• Computer literacy including payroll/scheduling/time-off systems and kitchen equipment.
• Must provide unexpired Serve Safe certification at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Consistently maintain and refine service standards, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Contribute to day-to-day culinary operations for all banquet functions, including food production.
• Perform all banquet cook tasks: prep, production, plate-up, cleaning of kitchen and equipment.
• Complete sidework and assist with food service prep and equipment cleaning as assigned.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards and prepare for health department inspections.
• Ensure cleanliness and upkeep of food prep and storage areas.
• Assist in menu development with the Executive or Sous Chef and create current, relevant dishes.
• Know all menu items and stay informed on local and international market trends to drive sales.
• Forecast food quantities to manage costs and minimize over/under production.
• Ensure high food quality and presentation, and support event buffets when scheduled.
• Address guest feedback promptly to convert to repeat visits.
• Support kitchen sanitation operations and timely service delivery to banquet areas.
• Report equipment issues and maintain hotel assets in good condition.
• Attend daily stand-up meetings and assist leadership in goal setting and organization.
• Maintain professional appearance and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Read recipes

Food & beverage knowledge

Knife handling

Flexible hours

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Positive demeanor

English communication

Tools

Payroll systems

Scheduling software

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is seeking a Production Cook to lead all prep and production for the banquet culinary operation, ensuring high quality and presentation in line with hotel standards.

You will work with the Executive or Sous Chef to plan menu development, maintain food safety, manage station setups, and support event buffets. The role requires reading recipes, knife skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.