Lead Cook — Hotel Kitchen Leader & Mentor

AC Hotel /Moxy Uptown Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) retirement match

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

AC Hotel & Moxy Dallas is seeking an experienced Lead Cook to oversee daily kitchen operations, guidance to staff, and ensure recipes and safety standards are followed. The role supports the Executive Chef and F&B leadership in menu execution and events.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of culinary experience with leadership, hotel/restaurant exposure, and strong food safety knowledge. This on-site role offers opportunities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a focus on guest

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary experience, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in a hotel, restaurant, resort, or high-volume food service environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared and presented according to established recipes and brand standards.
• Coordinate food production and workflow to ensure timely service during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events.
• Train, mentor, and assist cooks and kitchen staff in proper cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen procedures.
• Set up and maintain workstations with the necessary ingredients, equipment, and supplies for service.
• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Monitor food quality, taste, and portion control to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Inspect ingredients and products for freshness and quality and report any concerns to management.
• Assist with inventory management, receiving deliveries, stocking, and minimizing food waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times.
• Support the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership team with menu execution, special events, and operational initiatives.
• Assist with scheduling, shift supervision, and kitchen opening and closing procedures as assigned.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment focused on excellence and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Fast-paced environment

Food safety knowledge

Job description

AC Hotel & Moxy Dallas is seeking an experienced Lead Cook to oversee daily kitchen operations, guidance to staff, and ensure recipes and safety standards are followed. The role supports the Executive Chef and F&B leadership in menu execution and events.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of culinary experience with leadership, hotel/restaurant exposure, and strong food safety knowledge. This on-site role offers opportunities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a focus on guest