Lead Cook: Inspire the Kitchen & Elevate the Team

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Discounts with Crescent properties

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Lead Cook for the Holiday Inn San Jose Silicon Valley. You will be the heartbeat of the kitchen, leading by example and ensuring every dish meets quality standards while managing storage and preparation in line with our procedures.

You will train and coach staff, oversee safety compliance, and coordinate with the culinary team to ensure smooth service. This role emphasizes teamwork, consistency, and delivering great guest experiences daily.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to train and coach staff to meet standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork across the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training, evaluating, resolving problems and coaching employees.
• Follow safety and security policies; report hazards and ensure training is completed.
• Maintain knowledge of recipes and preparation per hotel standards.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Set daily priorities and assign tasks to staff.
• Review banquet orders and note changes.
• Monitor inventory and communicate shortages.
• Communicate with culinary team for smooth service.
• Adhere to attendance rules and be available regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Training & coaching

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Lead Cook for the Holiday Inn San Jose Silicon Valley. You will be the heartbeat of the kitchen, leading by example and ensuring every dish meets quality standards while managing storage and preparation in line with our procedures.

You will train and coach staff, oversee safety compliance, and coordinate with the culinary team to ensure smooth service. This role emphasizes teamwork, consistency, and delivering great guest experiences daily.