Lead Cook, Main Kitchen — Luxury Hotel

Hilton; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

ESPP

Parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

PTO

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is seeking a Cook I to join our Main Kitchen team in a luxurious, Forbes 5-Star environment. You will prepare menu items, oversee stations, and ensure meals meet presentation and quality standards for distinguished guests.

In this role, you’ll maintain a clean, organized kitchen, support inventory and ordering tasks, and collaborate with a team dedicated to hospitality excellence in a world-class hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and delivering great dining experiences.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a luxury hotel environment.
• Commitment to upholding Hilton standards of quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Manage guest orders efficiently to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Oversee stations, cooking processes, and ensure quality and presentation.
• Inspect plates before service to ensure quality, portioning, and consistency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area according to safety protocols.
• Coordinate timing and plating, supervise fellow cooks during shifts, assist with inventory and ordering.
• Comply with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations.

Skills

High-quality cooking

Menu knowledge

Food safety

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is seeking a Cook I to join our Main Kitchen team in a luxurious, Forbes 5-Star environment. You will prepare menu items, oversee stations, and ensure meals meet presentation and quality standards for distinguished guests.

In this role, you’ll maintain a clean, organized kitchen, support inventory and ordering tasks, and collaborate with a team dedicated to hospitality excellence in a world-class hotel setting.