Thompson Cook - Grill

Thompson Hotels; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Savannah is seeking a dedicated Cook 3 to join our luxury hotel team in Savannah, GA. The role focuses on leading a high-quality live fire grilling station, delivering exceptional food presentations, and coaching teammates in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, a passion for exquisite service, and a proven track record in professional cooking, including live-fire experience and ability to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Refined verbal communication skills.
• 2 years of previous line experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred.
• Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking skills.
• Able to work single station in the kitchen.
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the live fire grill station in a timely manner.
• Prepare quality food and pleasing presentations.
• Coach and train other colleagues on live fire grill station.
• Take ownership of the live fire station and fix problems promptly.
• Communicate prep and ordering needs to management.
• Assist with cross-training and closing checklists as needed

Skills

Verbal communication

Line cooking

Fast-paced environment

Weekend availability

Education

Culinary degree

Hotel experience

Job description

Summary

We’re looking for an individual who embodies the luxury lifestyle experience. An ideal Thompson team member has a

Organization- Thompson Savannah

Summary

We’re looking for an individual who embodies the luxury lifestyle experience. An ideal Thompson team member has a passion for creating unique experiences, that can quickly perpetuate a culture of great design and superlative service, with a sharp sense of humor. This candidate will have a passion for exceptional hotel service and who can express that belief in an atmosphere of spontaneity and authenticity. Cook 3 requires good communication and advanced culinary skills. The desired cook candidate will have 3+ years professional cooking experience with a good working knowledge or understanding of cooking ingredients and procedures and kitchen best practices. The overall objective and purpose of the Cook 3 position is to be a leader in their outlet, with a focus on high-quality and timely food, in addition to maintaining their live fire grill station and work area and coaching other colleagues. The colleague is responsible for preparing quality food and pleasing presentations, as well as meeting food handling and quality assurance standards. Set up your live fire grill station as specified in a timely manner, tasting to ensure quality of all mise en place. Take ownership of your live fire station, work actively to fix problems, don’t let them find you.

• Maintain personal prep lists and manage daily activities with little active oversite
• Thorough knowledge of all menu items
• Ensure all prep is done before the start of service, and any needs are communicated to a manager if you are unable to finish in time

• Make sure you are leaving the kitchen around you as you found it – no herb trails, floor drips, or spilled-over pot messes.

includes, but is not limited to: flipping pans, discarding old mise en place, scrubbing down all surfaces and cooking equipment, replacing any foil as necessary, vacuuming and rolling up rugs, sweeping floors and under equipment, scrubbing and mopping floors, taking out any trash in food prep areas, and ensuring all equipment is turned off properly put away.

• Filling out accurate prep lists for station mates and am prep team.
• Communicating prep and ordering needs to management in a timely manner.
• Perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed
• Training of new colleagues on live fire grill station, menu items.
• Assisting management with orders/closing checklists
• Able to have input on menu changes, provide valuable feedback on execution of menu items.
• Weekly deep cleaning projects as directed.
• Scheduled maintenance and cleaning of all floor drains
• All other job duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• Refined verbal communication skills.
• 2 years of previous line experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred.
• Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking skills.
• Able to work single station in the kitchen.
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays