Lead Cook - Elevate Fine-Dining Kitchen

Cavalier Resort; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental benefits

Vision insurance

Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs

Pet insurance

401(k) with matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club, Autograph Collection, in Virginia Beach seeks a Lead Cook for Becca Restaurant & Garden. This full-time, on-site role supports kitchen operations, ensures food prepared to recipes, and collaborates with servers to deliver consistent quality.

Ideal candidates have hotel kitchen experience and can handle up to 100 lbs, with strong verbal and written communication. Flexible schedule and career growth opportunities available at HEI Hotels & Resorts.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and operate kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Start items ahead of time and prevent over- or under-preparation.
• Check pars, plan prep, freezer pull and line setup; note shortages.
• Return unused items to storage with proper labeling and dating.
• Keep equipment clean and in good working order; assist in cost control and waste reduction.

Skills

Effective verbal and written comms

Adapt communication to audience

Job description

The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club, Autograph Collection, in Virginia Beach seeks a Lead Cook for Becca Restaurant & Garden. This full-time, on-site role supports kitchen operations, ensures food prepared to recipes, and collaborates with servers to deliver consistent quality.

Ideal candidates have hotel kitchen experience and can handle up to 100 lbs, with strong verbal and written communication. Flexible schedule and career growth opportunities available at HEI Hotels & Resorts.