Temporary Culinary Supervisor

BENCHMARK; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a Lead Cook for the JetBlue Lodge at Orlando International Airport. The role demands a leader with a passion for culinary arts, capable of managing daily production in a high-volume kitchen and ensuring allergen awareness and food safety.

You will plan and execute menus, handle ordering, train staff, and uphold sanitary standards, while collaborating with the Executive Chef to cost and implement seasonal menus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a cook in a high-volume professional kitchen.
• Must have basic allergy knowledge and full knowledge of correct cooking temperatures for vegetables and proteins.
• Active Food handler’s certification and knowledge of state health codes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily production planning, preparation, and presentation of all hotel food.
• Lead in the absence of the executive chef and manage daily ordering using par levels.
• Conduct daily kitchen walk-throughs, ensure cleanliness, and communicate updates in meetings.
• Support seasonal menu creation, costing, and implementation.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Allergy knowledge

Food safety awareness

Leadership

Organizational skills

Work independently

Physical endurance

Education

Active Food handler’s certification

3+ years in high-volume kitchen

Tools

Calibrated food-grade thermometer

Cutting tools for prep

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.About our property:Located within the Orlando International Airport campus, the JetBlue Lodge is a 200-room full service lodging facility built to compliment its neighboring facility, the JetBlue Training Center. It will feature approximately 1,000 square feet of meeting space, high-end café style eatery, bar/lounge and grab & go option, as well as various outdoor recreational facilities to encourage interaction amongst its guests. The Lodge will play host JetBlue’s new-hire orientation and training; on-going pilot, crew and flight attendant training; traditional pilot and crew overnights; JetBlue vendors and partners; and JetBlue executives. Its facilities will serve two purposes • to provide four-star lodging and service to these various JetBlue constituents, and serve as an extension of the training and culture that JetBlue aims to deliver within its Training Center. Serving as the “Living Room” for what will become the broader JetBlue Training Campus, the lodge will be a place for its guests to congregate, communicate, expound upon the day’s training lessons and programs, and socialize. All the while, the structure, style, service and culture will be that of JetBlue – creating consistent style, culture and messaging for guests throughout the broader JetBlue campus.What you will have an opportunity to do:We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team as a Lead Cook. This individual must have extensive experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen and be a college graduate in the culinary arts. This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands-on leader in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally.The Lead Cook will assist with planning and execution of the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable competitive quality products.If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills, the skills of your team and grow a career, then we want you!Your Role:You will act in the absence of the executive chef to complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for all outlets, employee cafeteria and banquets.You may be required to perform any function within the culinary department (cook, steward etc)You will conduct daily walk throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns and improvements if needed.You will conduct daily meetings with the team to ensure their preparation, communicating all pertinent informationYou will attend weekly F&B meetings, BEO meetings, leadership meetings, monthly safety meeting and represent the culinary teamYou will be the example that the culinary team followsYou will manage the finances of the department, analyze, and control costs and manage the budget to achieve a profitable operationYou will have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handles any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgencyYou will work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used dailyYou will guide the nightly cleaning of all kitchen areas, follow up with pm stewarding crew to ensure dish area is clean and organized for the following days serviceYou will assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing, and implementation of (seasonal) menus and special menusWhat are we looking for?Must be able to work long hours including weekends and holidays.Have a 3+ years’ experience as a cook in a high volume professional kitchenMust have basic allergy knowledgeMust have full knowledge of correct cooking temperatures of all vegetables and proteins, must be able to provide cutting tools needed to perform job as well as a calibrated food grade thermometer.Must have full knowledge of the state’s health codes as well as the eco sure food safety and health reportActive Food handler’s certificationRequires strong organizational skillsMust be able to work independentlyAble to be on your feet for long periods of timeAble to lift at least 50 poundsAt least 21 years of ageHave a desire to exceed expectationsAn energetic personalityCompensation:-Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.