Restaurant Lead Cook

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading hotel in downtown Cincinnati as a Lead Cook! This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and lead a passionate team in a fast-paced environment. You'll manage kitchen operations, ensure top-quality meal preparation, and develop exciting new menu items. With a commitment to employee growth and a culture that values excellence, this position is perfect for those who are passionate about food and hospitality. Be part of a rewarding career that creates unforgettable experiences for guests while enjoying comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

24/7 Teledoc Service

Free Medications

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Qualifications

• 3+ years in food and beverage with supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of wine and fine food is a plus.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen food service and coordinate culinary staff activities.
• Ensure meals are prepared to high quality standards.
• Develop new menu items and train culinary staff.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Cooking Techniques

Inventory Management

Menu Development

Effective Communication

Education

Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit

3 years experience in food and beverage

Supervisory experience

Job description

Join the esteemed team at Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio! As a leading hotel in the region, we are seeking talented and passionate individuals to be part of our team. With our contemporary design, modern amenities, and commitment to exceptional service, Hyatt Regency Cincinnati offers a dynamic work environment where you can thrive in your hospitality career. As an employee, you will have the opportunity to provide exceptional service to our guests and create memorable experiences. With a commitment to employee development and growth, Hyatt Regency Cincinnati offers opportunities for advancement and career progression. Join our team and be part of a culture that values excellence, teamwork, and guest satisfaction. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career at Hyatt Regency Cincinnati and contribute to our mission of creating unforgettable experiences for our guests!

Overview

We're seeking a highly motivated and skilled Lead Cook to join our team! As a Culinary Supervisor, you'll manage the kitchen food service and have the opportunity to work with an amazing team of culinary professionals in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. We're looking for someone who has a passion for food, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to create and implement new ideas.

As a Lead Cook, you'll have demonstrated success as a cook and maintain the hands-on approach. In addition, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of our culinary staff, ensuring that all meals are prepared to the highest quality standards, and managing inventory and food costs. You'll also be responsible for developing and implementing new menu items, as well as training and mentoring our culinary staff.

Overall, a basic knowledge of cooking techniques in both a la carte and banquet settings is required, along with the ability to carry out tasks in planned and troubleshooting scenarios, influencing team speed and accuracy, and positively impacting kitchen cleanliness, organization, and overall health.

If you're passionate about food and have experience leading a culinary team, we'd love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in the food and beverage industry
• Six months to one year in a supervisory position
• Some wine and fine food knowledge helpful
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable
• Effective communication skills with the public and team members

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining, and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides personalized service of a small company, combined with the expertise of a larger organization. Davidson’s four specialized operating verticals are Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts, and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson offers a comprehensive benefits program to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families:

• Multiple tiers of medical coverage
• Dental & vision coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free medications for maintenance
• Pet insurance
• Hotel discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, bereavement, holidays)
• 401K match

Working at Davidson is more than a job — it’s a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Your work here helps redefine quality hospitality for our guests, clients, partners, and each other. Davidson is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. Davidson Hospitality is a drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug testing and background checks are required. We participate in E-Verify.

Salary Range: USD $21.00 - USD $23.00 per hour.