Lead Cook

Hilton Nashville Green Hills; Green Hills (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Nashville Green Hills is seeking an experienced line cook to lead PM service, prep, and plate high-quality dishes in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. You will set up stations, coordinate with teammates, follow recipes, and uphold food safety standards while delivering guest-focused hospitality.

In this role, you will work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, manage inventory, and ensure every plate meets our standards of flavor and presentation during busy evening service.

Qualifications

• Proven professional cooking experience in fast-paced restaurant, hotel, banquet, or similar culinary environment.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, ingredients, food preparation, and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work quickly without compromising quality, consistency, or presentation.
• Comfort juggling multiple tickets, priorities, and station responsibilities during high-volume service.
• A team-first mindset, dependable work ethic, and pride in a job well done.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and a commitment to maintaining a safe, clean kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example during PM service, helping ensure every plate leaves the kitchen fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared.
• Set up, stock, and organize stations with the tools, ingredients, and supplies needed for a smooth service.
• Prepare menu items, sauces, proteins, vegetables, and other components according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Cook and plate menu items with consistency, accuracy, speed, and attention to detail.
• Coordinate with fellow kitchen team members to keep service moving efficiently during busy periods.
• Follow direction from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef while helping guide and support team members on the line.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels, rotate product, and minimize waste.
• Keep your station clean, safe, and ready for action throughout the shift and at close.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, nutrition, and workplace safety standards.
• Bring a calm, professional, can-do presence to every shift—because great hospitality starts behind the scenes.

Skills

Professional cooking experience

Cooking methods knowledge

Fast-paced kitchen performance

Multitasking during high-volume

Team-first mindset

Food safety practices

Job description

Bring The Heat To Green Hills

When Nashville’s energy turns up for the evening, our kitchen comes alive. At Hilton Nashville Green Hills, you’ll help create memorable dining experiences for travelers, locals, and guests exploring one of Music City’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

This is your chance to lead with confidence, cook with creativity, and bring polished, crave-worthy food to the table. From the first ticket of the dinner rush to the final plate of the night, you’ll set the pace for a kitchen that values quality, teamwork, and genuine Southern hospitality.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work in the heart of stylish Green Hills, near Nashville’s acclaimed shopping, dining, music, and culture.
• Be part of a globally respected Hilton brand known for creating welcoming, exceptional guest experiences.
• Take ownership of an evening kitchen operation where your skill, speed, and leadership make a visible difference.
• Collaborate with a professional team that understands great food takes talent, timing, and a positive attitude.
• Help serve guests who expect the best—and deliver the kind of meals that keep them coming back.

Your Evening On The Line

• Lead by example during PM service, helping ensure every plate leaves the kitchen fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared.
• Set up, stock, and organize stations with the tools, ingredients, and supplies needed for a smooth service.
• Prepare menu items, sauces, proteins, vegetables, and other components according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Cook and plate menu items with consistency, accuracy, speed, and attention to detail.
• Coordinate with fellow kitchen team members to keep service moving efficiently during busy periods.
• Follow direction from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef while helping guide and support team members on the line.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels, rotate product, and minimize waste.
• Keep your station clean, safe, and ready for action throughout the shift and at close.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, nutrition, and workplace safety standards.
• Bring a calm, professional, can-do presence to every shift—because great hospitality starts behind the scenes.

What You Bring To The Table

• Proven professional cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant, hotel, banquet, or similar culinary environment.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, ingredients, food preparation, and sanitation procedures.
• The ability to work quickly without compromising quality, consistency, or presentation.
• Comfort juggling multiple tickets, priorities, and station responsibilities during high-volume service.
• A team-first mindset, dependable work ethic, and pride in a job well done.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and a commitment to maintaining a safe, clean kitchen.

Make Every Shift A Headliner

Nashville is a city built on craft, rhythm, and unforgettable performances. Bring that same energy to the kitchen at Hilton Nashville Green Hills—where every service is an opportunity to create something guests will remember.

Source: Hospitality Online