Lead Breakfast Cook atThe Benson Hotel

Palm Court; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Benson Hotel in Portland, Oregon is seeking an experienced Lead Breakfast Cook to oversee our daily breakfast operation and lead a small kitchen team.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong organization, commitment to quality, and consistency in line with professional kitchen standards. You will work with the culinary leadership to ensure breakfast service is prepared, efficiently executed, and delivered at a high level.

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional breakfast, brunch, hotel, or high-volume cooking experience preferred.
• Previous lead cook or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Current Oregon Food Handler Card, or ability to obtain one before beginning work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily preparation and execution of breakfast service.
• Prepare eggs, breakfast meats, potatoes, sauces, baked items, and other menu components according to established recipes and standards.
• Maintain consistent quality, presentation, seasoning, and portion control.
• Organize the breakfast line and ensure the kitchen is fully prepared before service.
• Provide direction and support to breakfast cooks, prep cooks, and dish staff as needed.
• Coordinate production for restaurant service, room service, banquets, and hotel events when applicable.
• Monitor product levels, communicate ordering needs, and minimize waste.
• Maintain accurate labeling, dating, rotation, cooling, and storage procedures.
• Ensure all sanitation, food-safety, and cleanliness standards are followed.
• Communicate effectively with culinary leadership and the hotel operations team.
• Assist with training and maintaining accountability within the breakfast team.

Skills

Leadership

Breakfast production

Organization

Communication

Time management

High-volume cooking

Punctual

Stand for long hours

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

Oregon Food Handler Card

Job description

Benefits

• competitive pay
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement

The Benson Hotel is seeking an experienced and dependable Lead Breakfast Cook to help execute and oversee our daily breakfast operation.

This is a hands-on leadership position for a cook who takes pride in organization, consistency, quality, and professional kitchen standards. The Lead Breakfast Cook will work closely with the culinary leadership team to ensure breakfast service is properly prepared, efficiently executed, and consistently delivered at a high level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily preparation and execution of breakfast service
• Prepare eggs, breakfast meats, potatoes, sauces, baked items, and other menu components according to established recipes and standards
• Maintain consistent quality, presentation, seasoning, and portion control
• Organize the breakfast line and ensure the kitchen is fully prepared before service
• Provide direction and support to breakfast cooks, prep cooks, and dish staff as needed
• Coordinate production for restaurant service, room service, banquets, and hotel events when applicable
• Monitor product levels, communicate ordering needs, and minimize waste
• Maintain accurate labeling, dating, rotation, cooling, and storage procedures
• Ensure all sanitation, food-safety, and cleanliness standards are followed
• Communicate effectively with culinary leadership and the hotel operations team
• Assist with training and maintaining accountability within the breakfast team

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional breakfast, brunch, hotel, or high-volume cooking experience preferred
• Previous lead cook or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Strong egg cookery, sauté, griddle, and breakfast production skills
• Ability to work efficiently during high-volume service
• Excellent organization, communication, and time-management skills
• Dependable, punctual, and comfortable working early-morning shifts
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Current Oregon Food Handler Card, or ability to obtain one before beginning work

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a professional cook who leads by example, maintains a clean and organized station, communicates clearly, and understands the importance of consistency in a hotel environment. The right candidate will be comfortable taking ownership of the breakfast operation while remaining collaborative, coachable, and committed to the success of the entire culinary team.