Cook

Recess; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with vesting

Paid time off & holidays

Birthday paid day

Complimentary daily meal

Two-night hotel stay

Staff discounts on dining and spa

Job summary

Recess Hotel & Club Savannah is seeking a motivated Cook to support the Chef and Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen, preps, and line setup to ensure high-quality plated dishes. You will work across stations, maintain cleanliness, and help uphold safety standards in a hospitality-forward environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic hotel kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality with strong service mindset.
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical stamina for active kitchen duties.

Responsibilities

• Support Chefs with line setup before service.
• Assist in all areas of food production and storage.
• Ensure prep, production, and plating meet quality standards.
• Communicate 86'd items to Chef after service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organized work environment.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Hospitality passion

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Sanitation knowledge

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

About the role

We seek the “best of the best” restaurant professionals passionate about food, elevated service, and beverage experiences. Our Culinary team at Recess Hotel & Club is currently looking for a motivated and attentive Cooks.

What you’ll do

• Support the Chef and Sous Chef team in ensuring proper line setup prior to service
• Provide support and prep in all areas of food production and storage in accordance with standards
• Assist in ensuring food is prepped, produced, and plated to quality and timeliness standards
• Communicate needed prep or 86’d items to the Chef after service
• Ensure compliance with cleanliness and sanitation and maintain an organized work environment

Qualifications

• Hard-working team player with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail and a passion for hospitality
• Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to endure abundant physical movement in various work area

Why Recess?

Build something from the beginning.

• Join the opening team behind one of Savannah's most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one.

Take care of yourself.

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members
• Company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting
• Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
• Complimentary daily team member meal

Experience the brand.

• Complimentary two-night stay at Hotel Recess & Club Savannah
• Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana
• Complimentary fitness classes

Travel farther.

• Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
• Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide

Grow with Left Lane.

• Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
• Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
• The opportunity to help shape one of hospitality's most exciting lifestyle brands