Culinary Artisan: Pastry & Kitchen Lead

The Knox, Auberge Collection; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Knox, Auberge Collection in Dallas is seeking a Culinary Artisan to craft pastries and savory items across multiple kitchen stations. You will contribute to a high-profile dining program, lead service on your station, and mentor junior cooks to uphold flawless presentation.

Join a luxury hotel team delivering remarkable guest experiences, with opportunities to develop new features and seasonal menus in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training in culinary arts, pastry, and baking techniques.
• Minimum 1 year Cook II or Cook I experience.
• 3+ years culinary experience preferred.
• Strong knife skills and plating execution.
• Experience training junior staff.
• Flexible nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Work all positions and assist other team members with mentorship and training as needed.
• Lead assigned kitchen station during service from prep through final plating.
• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Monitor ticket flow and adjust timing during peak service.
• Train and support Cook II and Cook III team members during prep and service.
• Manage inventory, assist with prep planning and daily specials.
• Maintain station setup, cleanliness, and readiness.

Skills

Knife skills

Plating execution

Multi-tasking

Mentorship & training

Food safety

Station leadership

Education

Culinary arts training with pastry & baking techniques

Job description

The Knox, Auberge Collection in Dallas is seeking a Culinary Artisan to craft pastries and savory items across multiple kitchen stations. You will contribute to a high-profile dining program, lead service on your station, and mentor junior cooks to uphold flawless presentation.

Join a luxury hotel team delivering remarkable guest experiences, with opportunities to develop new features and seasonal menus in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.