Hotel Katerina - Lead Cook

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We’re looking for passionate, guest-focused individuals to join our team. Whether you're starting your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, if you thrive in a fast-paced, people-first environment, we’d love to meet you.

$23.00/hr - $26.00/hr

This range is provided by Oxford Collection Hotels. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Competitive pay and performance-based incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for peace of mind
• 401(k) with profit sharing to invest in your future
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge
• Exclusive discounts at our properties—because you deserve great getaways, too!
• Ongoing training, leadership development, and career growth opportunities

The Lead Cook at one of Oxford’s luxury or boutique-style hotels plays a key role in preparing high-quality meals while providing on-the-line leadership and guidance to the culinary team. This position supports menu execution, maintains consistency in food quality and presentation, and ensures a clean, efficient, and organized kitchen environment. Working closely with the Executive Chef and sous team, the Lead Cook plays a key role in striving to meet and exceed Four-Star service standards delivering high-quality service and amenities with strong attention to detail, ensuring excellence in every guest interaction, and consistently exceeding expectations.

All duties and responsibilities of this position are to be performed with exceptional caring and genuine guest service upholding the Oxford Collection of hotels standards and culture at all times.

• Cook, set up, and prepare food items for hotel food outlets in accordance with established recipes and brand standards
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, portion control, and temperature for all meal periods and service styles
• Collaborate with chefs and culinary leadership in the execution and rollout of menu items, maintaining standards for preparation and plating
• Support food service during banquet and private event functions, ensuring product quality and timely execution
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and proper storage of food and supplies, ensuring freshness and inventory control
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and safe kitchen environment by following all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including dishwashing duties when necessary
• Regularly sanitize workstations and food-contact surfaces throughout the day
• Promptly report maintenance or repair needs to the supervisor or General Manager
• Comply with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations as well as Oxford Collection’s safety and emergency protocols

Perform all tasks in compliance with federal, state, local, food safety and sanitation requirements and Oxford Collection of hotels safety standards and security procedures. Be knowledgeable about and able to respond to emergency situations. Report any maintenance repairs needed immediately to their supervisor or General Manager.

• Always provide a high level of customer service, taking time with our guests to ensure every aspect of their stay is up to expectations
• Communicate with front-of-house staff about guest needs, allergies, and changes to service
• Assist in guest recovery efforts in the absence of a manager, using discretion and professionalism
• Demonstrate active listening and responsiveness to concerns or feedback from both guests and colleagues
• Maintain professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in all guest interactions.

• Serve as a role model for kitchen staff, exemplifying Oxford’s service and quality standards
• Provide on-the-job training and support to fellow cooks, reinforcing consistency and efficiency
• Assist in training and rollout of new menu items, ensuring correct preparation and presentation
• Help foster a respectful and collaborative kitchen environment focused on continuous improvement.

• Complete a daily activity log…