Restaurant Lead Cook - Davenport Hotels

The Davenport Lusso; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious luxury hotel as a Lead Cook, where you'll lead a talented team in crafting exceptional dining experiences. This role offers the chance to showcase your culinary creativity and leadership skills in a sophisticated environment. Collaborate with experienced chefs to innovate menu items and ensure the highest quality in food preparation. Enjoy a rewarding career path in hospitality at an iconic property known for its elegance and service excellence. This unique opportunity allows you to be part of a legendary hotel that defines luxury in Spokane, making each day an exciting culinary adventure.

Benefits

Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage

24/7 Teledoc service

Free Maintenance Medications

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a lead cook or similar role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cooks in preparing and presenting dishes.
• Develop new menu items with the Executive Chef.
• Manage inventory and ordering of ingredients.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Leadership

Communication

Inventory management

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

The Davenport Lusso is a prestigious luxury hotel located in downtown Spokane, WA, offering an unparalleled work environment for those seeking a rewarding career in hospitality. As a job applicant, joining the team at The Davenport Lusso means being part of an iconic property known for its opulent design, exceptional service, and historic significance. The hotel offers a range of employment opportunities, from guest services to culinary, events, and more, providing a diverse and prestigious career path. The Davenport Lusso is dedicated to creating a culture that values excellence, professionalism, and extraordinary guest experiences. Employees can expect to work in a sophisticated and elegant environment, where they can showcase their skills, grow their career, and be part of a team that delivers unparalleled service to guests. Joining the team at The Davenport Lusso presents a unique opportunity to be part of a legendary hotel that is synonymous with luxury and hospitality in Spokane.

Overview

We're seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Cook to join our team! As a Lead Cook, you'll play an integral role in ensuring exceptional dining experiences for our guests. With a focus on quality, creativity, and innovation, you'll lead a team of talented cooks in preparing and presenting dishes that are both visually stunning and delicious. You'll work closely with our Executive Chef and Sous Chef to develop new menu items, ensure consistent quality across all dishes, and manage inventory and ordering of ingredients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Wage: $20.00 per hour + tips.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree or certificate preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a lead cook or similar role in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team
• Proficient in all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to manage inventory and ordering of ingredients
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

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 the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts, and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays)
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities / Females / Vet / Disability / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.