Luxury Hotel Cook — Growth, Benefits, & Training

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Shift meal

Discounted rates

Academies

Educational assistance

Talent growth

CSR initiatives

Job summary

Fairmont Austin is hiring a Cook to join our kitchen team. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, you will contribute to high-quality food production, maintain cleanliness, and comply with safety and quality standards in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.

You will support chefs, learn all menu items, ensure proper portioning and presentation, and collaborate in daily briefings to continuously improve guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary field is required.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous.

Responsibilities

• Understand and commit to our culinary culture and standards.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn all aspects of your role.
• Support Sous Chef and on-duty chefs to ensure high production quality.
• Know all menu items, recipes, features and promotions.
• Ensure food is prepared per recipes and standards with quality checks.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, utensils and equipment.
• Follow kitchen policies and service standards.
• Follow EHC and ServSafe standards and temperature logs.
• Rotate products properly to minimize waste.
• Share ideas during daily shift briefings.
• Manage storeroom requisitions accurately.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Reliability

Teamwork

Under pressure

Guest focus

Job description

Fairmont Austin is hiring a Cook to join our kitchen team. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, you will contribute to high-quality food production, maintain cleanliness, and comply with safety and quality standards in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.

You will support chefs, learn all menu items, ensure proper portioning and presentation, and collaborate in daily briefings to continuously improve guest experience.