Cook

BARDO Hotels; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Bardo Savannah is seeking dependable and motivated Cooks to join our culinary team onsite at Savannah. This broad culinary opportunity is designed for candidates with experience across prep, pantry, production, grill, sauté, banquet, or line cooking, with role and station assigned based on experience and skills.

You will work closely with the Chef and Sous Chef to prepare high-quality food, maintain an organized kitchen, and deliver an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary or food preparation experience in restaurant or kitchen environment.
• Experience across prep, pantry, production, grill, sauté, banquet, or line cooking.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and teamwork.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, kitchen equipment, and safe food handling.
• Ability to follow recipes and established culinary standards with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items per recipes and service standards.
• Support kitchen prep, production, and station setup.
• Maintain food quality, portioning, temperature, and timing during service.
• Communicate needs with culinary leadership about preparation and stock.
• Keep workstation clean, organized, and stocked.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, labeling, and kitchen standards.
• Assist other stations and team members to support efficient operations.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and eagerness to grow with the team.

Skills

Food preparation

Team player

Kitchen safety

Time management

Adaptability

Job description

About the role

Hotel Bardo Savannah is seeking dependable and motivated Cooks to join our culinary team. This broad culinary opportunity is designed for candidates with experience across prep, pantry, production, grill, sauté, banquet, or line cooking. Position level and kitchen assignment will be determined based on each candidate's experience, technical skills, and demonstrated potential.

Our Cooks work closely with the Chef and Sous Chef team to prepare high-quality food, maintain an organized and professional kitchen, and deliver an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

This is an onsite position located at Hotel Bardo Savannah.

What you'll do

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to established recipes, presentation standards, and service expectations.
• Support kitchen preparation, production, and station setup based on assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain proper food quality, portioning, temperature, and timing throughout service.
• Communicate clearly with culinary leadership regarding preparation needs, product levels, and unavailable items.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked workstation.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, storage, labeling, and kitchen safety standards.
• Assist other culinary stations and team members as needed to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and a willingness to learn and grow within the culinary team.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary or food preparation experience in a restaurant, hotel, resort, banquet, catering, or high-volume kitchen environment.
• Experience may include prep, pantry, production, grill, sauté, banquet, or line cooking.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, kitchen equipment, and safe food-handling practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and established culinary standards.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to remain composed and productive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent lifting, bending, reaching, and repetitive movement.