Lead Line Cook, Banquets & Café (Hotel Kitchen)

Avion Hospitality; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Hospitality is seeking a Cook II to supervise and assist in preparing all food items for the Restaurant, Café, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, and Banquets. The role emphasizes maintaining high quality, standard recipes, and clean, organized kitchen operations.

You will oversee line cooks, support various kitchen stations, ensure timely banquet prep, and uphold safety and sanitation policies. Exemplary communication and teamwork are required in a fast-paced hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
• 5+ years of related progressive culinary experience or a culinary graduate with at least 1 year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
• Food Handlers Certification (must comply with State requirements)
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful high-pressure situations.
• Must be able to show initiative in job performance including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information data etc. from disparate sources and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to understanding and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in the food preparation for all restaurant, dining outlet, cafe, and banquet operations to maintain high quality.
• Assist and supervise on kitchen line during operating hours to maintain efficiency, productivity, and quality; support any position in the kitchen as needed.
• Supervise and assist in the food preparation for Banquets and ensure timely completion per Banquet Event Orders.
• Ensure that all food is prepared following Avion Hospitality standard recipes.
• Maintain the kitchen sanitation and cleanliness, storage areas in order.
• Assist in training staff in operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
• Attend meetings as required by management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Clear communication

Stress management

Initiative

Problem solving

Active listening

Financial awareness

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Avion Hospitality is seeking a Cook II to supervise and assist in preparing all food items for the Restaurant, Café, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, and Banquets. The role emphasizes maintaining high quality, standard recipes, and clean, organized kitchen operations.

You will oversee line cooks, support various kitchen stations, ensure timely banquet prep, and uphold safety and sanitation policies. Exemplary communication and teamwork are required in a fast-paced hotel setting.