Line Cook

HRI Hospitality; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Paid time off

Discounted hotel stays

Job summary

HRI Hospitality is seeking a Kitchen Cook to support the Hilton Tempo hotel kitchen and catering operations in Nashville. The role emphasizes meal preparation, quality, and safety, contributing to a dynamic hospitality team.

You will plan and prepare diverse menu items, assist with inventory and cost controls, maintain sanitation standards, and help train kitchen staff to ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one year hospitality or restaurant food service experience.
• Able to work with little supervision.
• Read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments, guests, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare various food items and meals for hotel restaurant and catering functions, following proper food handling and safety guidelines.
• Understand food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality.
• Assist with quality and presentation issues, cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and the restaurant when necessary.
• Accommodate guests’ special requests.
• Maintain clean work area, practicing “clean as you go” policy.
• Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of all Food & Beverage items as directed.
• Assist with any reports as required (inventory, food costs, beverage costs, etc.).
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area.
• Coordinate catering reservations and Food preparation with Sales Department and assure guest satisfaction.
• Follow up on menu items and cost any special menu requests.
• Assist with training and monitoring kitchen personnel in the performance of their duties as necessary.
• Watch for safety hazards and report them immediately to your Department Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

306 rooms | 12,000 sq. ft. meeting/event space

Amenities: multiple on-site restaurants, unique social lounge, roof-top outdoor pool with bar, fitness center, concierge.

With a modern, lifestyle focus in the heart of Nashville, Hilton Tempo offers an engaging environment for hospitality professionals who thrive on energetic guest experiences and creative operational challenges. Located near Music Row and within walking distance of the city’s vibrant entertainment, dining, and cultural scene, the hotel provides a dynamic urban setting where leaders can shape memorable stays for both business and leisure travelers.

JOB SUMMARY

The cook is responsible for meal preparation and assigned kitchen duties.

JOB DUTIES

• • Plan and prepare various food items and meals for hotel restaurant and catering functions, following proper food handling and safety guidelines
• • Understand food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality
• • Assist with quality and presentation issues, cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and the restaurant when necessary
• • Accommodate guests’ special requests
• • Maintain clean work area, practicing “clean as you go” policy
• • Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of all Food & Beverage items as directed
• • Assist with any reports as required (inventory, food costs, beverage costs, etc. )
• • Maintain sanitation and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area
• • Coordinate catering reservations and Food preparation with Sales Department and assure guest satisfaction
• • Follow up on menu items and cost any special menu requests
• • Assist with training and monitoring kitchen personnel in the performance of their duties as necessary
• • Watch for safety hazards and report them immediately to your Department Supervisor
• • Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• • Minimum one year hospitality or restaurant food service experience required
• • Able to work with little or no supervision
• • Read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments, guests, and vendors. Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism
• • Frequent need to perform the following physical activities: reaching, bending, twisting, and climbing. Have frequent need to perform standing and walking activities
• • Constant need to perform the following physical activities: grasping, turning, finger dexterity
• • Frequent need to stand for long period of time
• • Lifting/carrying up to 15 lbs. frequently and 30 lbs. occasionally
• • Vision requirements: frequent need to see small details and things clearly beyond arm’s reach

All positions require service minded team players with personable, enthusiastic and outgoing personalities.

• We offer many benefits for full time employees such as medical, dental, life insurance, 401K, paid time off, discounted hotel stays and more.

Pre-employment background screening is required as a condition of employment.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑related requirements .