Hilton Short Pump Banquet Cook

Shamin Hotels; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Hotel discount program

Fun, friendly place to work

Job summary

The Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump, a flagship property of Shamin Hotels, is seeking an experienced Banquet Cook with a creative flair and a passion for food and hospitality. This role focuses on producing high-quality banquet meals and supporting flawless event execution.

You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, maintain food safety standards, collaborate with the banquet team, and help with setup, service, and breakdown.

Qualifications

• Experience as a banquet cook with ability to prepare high-quality banquet meals.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to banquet event orders and standardized recipes.
• Assist with setup, service, and breakdown of banquet food stations and buffets.
• Ensure all food is cooked and presented on time and to the company’s standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, equipment, and storage.
• Monitor food stock and report shortages or needs to the chef or supervisor.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff and banquet team to ensure successful event execution.
• Assist in receiving, storing, and rotating food items as needed.
• Operate all kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance and represent the brand with pride.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Banquet cooking

Food safety awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

The Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump is looking for an experienced Banquet Cook who has a creative flair and a passion for food and hospitality.

The Hilton Short Pump is a flagship property of Shamin Hotels, Central Virginia's largest hotel management company. We own and operate more than 78 full- and select-service hotels under the Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, InterContinental and Choice flags.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability and a 401k plan. We also offer paid time off, a world class hotel discount program and a fun, friendly place to work. We work hard but have fun doing it and are proud of our commitment to excellence and outstanding guest service.

Job Description

The Banquet Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality food for banquet events, ensuring consistency, timeliness, and adherence to food safety standards. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude. Key responsibioities include:

• Prepare and cook food items according to banquet event orders and standardized recipes.
• Assist with setup, service, and breakdown of banquet food stations and buffets.
• Ensure all food is cooked and presented on time and to the company’s standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, equipment, and storage.
• Monitor food stock and report any shortages or needs to the chef or supervisor.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff and banquet team to ensure successful event execution.
• Assist in receiving, storing, and rotating food items as needed.
• Operate all kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance and represent the brand with pride.
• Other duties as required.

Shamin Hotels is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We maintain a drug free work environment and require all applicants to agree to a pre-employment background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.