Lead Cook - Full Time - $20.95 per hour - Private Hotel & Training Center!

Benchmark Hospitality at DU; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hospitality is seeking a dedicated Lead Cook to oversee kitchen operations at their high-end private hotel and training center in Westlake, Texas. This full-time position involves managing food production, training staff, and ensuring quality standards in a supportive environment focused on employee development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Holiday pay from start

10 paid holidays annually

Up to 14 vacation and sick days

Free lunch in a remodeled employee café

Medical insurance

Employer-matched 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-site parking

Free uniforms with cleaning service

Qualifications

• At least three years of culinary experience in similar operations.
• Knowledge of soups, sauces, butchery, and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage food requisitions, storage, rotation, and ordering.
• Prepare food according to standard recipes with assigned cooks.
• Supervise and participate in food preparation for all departments.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Knife Skills

Cooking Techniques

Job description

Lead Cook - Full Time - $20.95 per hour - Private Hotel & Training Center

Join us as a Lead Cook at Benchmark Hospitality at DU. We are seeking a dedicated professional to oversee kitchen operations in a high-end private hotel and conference center located in Westlake, Texas.

About Us

At Pyramid Global Hospitality (also known as Benchmark Hospitality), people come first. We value our employees and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment that fosters diversity, growth, and wellbeing. Our culture emphasizes employee development, benefits, and meaningful relationships.

Property Details

• High-end private hotel and conference center called Deloitte University, closed to the public.
• Currently 800 hotel rooms, expanding to 1400 rooms by October 2025.
• Three restaurants, including a Starbucks.
• 105,000 sq ft of meeting space, including ballrooms, an amphitheater, and classrooms.
• Fitness center, jogging trails, and sports fields.
• Serves professional clientele; no social events like weddings or school groups.
• Located in Westlake, Texas, near Keller, Southlake, and Roanoke.
• More info at BenchmarkHotelDFW.com

Benefits & Perks

• Employee-focused culture with numerous events.
• Holiday pay from start, 10 paid holidays annually.
• Up to 14 vacation and sick days per year; closed on most holidays.
• Opportunities for growth and transfers.
• Free lunch in a remodeled employee café.
• Medical insurance and other benefits within 30 days.
• Employer-matched 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free uniforms with cleaning service.

Job Overview

The Lead Cook is responsible for food production and execution in the absence of the Sous Chef. You will oversee a station, direct work, and train other cooks.

• Full-time position.
• Hourly rate: $20.95.
• Flexible to work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage food requisitions, storage, rotation, and ordering.
• Prepare food according to standard recipes with assigned cooks.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of food items.
• Supervise and participate in food preparation for all departments.
• Monitor quality and production levels.
• Train and develop staff skills and relations.

Qualifications

• At least three years of culinary experience in similar operations.
• Knowledge of soups, sauces, butchery, and cooking techniques.
• Advanced knife skills.
• Experience with menu prep, ordering, and organization.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitality