Lead Banquet Cook - Hilton Columbus Downtown

The Banquet team at the Hilton Columbus Downtown is currently seeking a Lead Banquet Cook to work at our award-winning property. Bring your talents to the table in a creative, dynamic atmosphere, with teammates that share the same passion for hospitality!

Nestled in the heart of the Short North Arts District, connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Hilton Columbus Downtown boasts two towers with 1,000 guest rooms, 75,000 square feet of event space and several unique dining experiences.

Check us out: Hilton Columbus Downtown | Dine & Drink

The ideal candidate is a skilled and dependable culinary professional with a minimum of two years of prior banquet experience, demonstrating strong ability in high-volume production and event execution. They bring at least one year of leadership or supervisory experience in a kitchen setting, enabling them to guide and mentor team members. This individual excels in organization, communication, and time management, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and consistently delivers exceptional results to ensure every banquet event runs seamlessly.

What will I be doing?

As a Lead Banquet Cook, you would be responsible for preparing food items in accordance with recipes and established standards in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Supervise and coordinate all activities of banquet kitchen staff during food preparation, cooking, and presentation
• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation for all banquet dishes.
• Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products
• Follow a production sheet with minimal guidance
• Have a strong understanding of mother sauces
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and ensure proper storage and rotation of food items.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times
• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

The Benefits

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Medical Insurance Coverage - for you and your family
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Parental leave to support new parents
• Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!