Lead In-Room Dining Chef & Kitchen Leader

Pfister LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Early wage access

Paid time off

On-site parking discount

401(k) match

Employee assistance

Career growth

Meal on shift

Room discounts

Restaurant discounts

Health benefits

Job summary

The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee seeks an experienced cook to lead high-end in-room dining production, ensuring exceptional taste and presentation for guests in our premier luxury setting.

With at least 3 years in a fast-paced kitchen, you will manage preparation, plating, and service while upholding strict food safety standards and mentoring junior staff. This full-time, hourly role offers competitive pay and extensive growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, banquet, or high-volume culinary environment.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, plating standards, and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards, with a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and safely lift up to 50 pounds while standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute high-quality in-room dining menu items and daily associate family meals, ensuring exceptional taste, presentation, and consistency in every dish.
• Lead production and service for in-room dining operations, independently managing preparation, cooking, and plating while maintaining timely delivery standards.
• Develop and prepare nutritious, well-balanced family meals that accomodate production volumes, dietary considerations, and quality expectations.
• Monitor product quality, inventory levels, and food preparation processes, assisting culinary leadership in minimizing waste and maintaining cost-control standards.
• Serve as a senior culinary team member, demonstrating advanced cooking techniques, maintaining the highest food safety and sanitation standards, and supporting the training and development of junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety HACCP

Independent worker

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Job description

The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee seeks an experienced cook to lead high-end in-room dining production, ensuring exceptional taste and presentation for guests in our premier luxury setting.

With at least 3 years in a fast-paced kitchen, you will manage preparation, plating, and service while upholding strict food safety standards and mentoring junior staff. This full-time, hourly role offers competitive pay and extensive growth opportunities.