About the role
The Culinary team at Recess Hotel & Club is seeking a dependable Banquet Cook to support our Team Member Café and Hotel Banquets operations. This role is responsible for preparing fresh, high-quality meals for team members and assisting with banquet food production to ensure exceptional service for both internal and guest-facing events.
The Banquet Cook will oversee daily food preparation and service for the Team Member Café, maintain a clean and organized workstation, and help ensure appropriate inventory and product readiness. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, takes pride in preparing great food, and thrives in a team-oriented environment.
In addition to Team Member Café responsibilities, this position will support banquet culinary operations through food preparation, event execution, and production as business levels demand. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional who enjoys variety in their day, values consistency and quality, and is eager to contribute to the success of both our team member dining experience and banquet events.
This is an onsite position located at Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah, Georgia.
What you'll do
- Prepare and serve daily meals for the Recess Team Member Café according to established menus, recipes, and quality standards
- Assist with Hotel Banquets program.
- Complete daily prep and production to ensure food is fresh, appealing, and ready for scheduled meal periods
- Maintain appropriate food levels throughout service and replenish items as needed
- Assist with food preparation and production for restaurants, banquets, and other culinary operations based on business needs
- Follow proper food handling, storage, labeling, sanitation, and temperature-control standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen and service area
- Communicate with Chefs regarding prep needs, product levels, and operational priorities
- Use ingredients thoughtfully, minimize waste, and help maintain consistent quality and portioning
- Support fellow culinary team members and contribute wherever additional help is needed
Qualifications
- Previous cook, prep cook, cafeteria, restaurant, or professional kitchen experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and safe food handling practices
- Ability to follow recipes, directions, and established food preparation standards
- Strong organization and time-management skills with the ability to stay on schedule
- Dependable team player with a positive attitude and willingness to help across the culinary operation
- Strong attention to cleanliness, food quality, and consistency
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Ability to perform frequent standing, bending, lifting, and other physical movement required in a professional kitchen
Why Recess?
Build something from the beginning.
- Join the opening team behind one of Savannah's most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one.
Take care of yourself.
- Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members
- Company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting
- Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
- Complimentary daily team member meal
Experience the brand.
- Complimentary two-night stay at Hotel Recess & Club Savannah
- Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana
- Complimentary fitness classes
Travel farther.
- Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
- Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide
Grow with Left Lane.
- Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
- Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
- The opportunity to help shape one of hospitality's most exciting lifestyle brands