Lead Cook, Banquets - Hilton Cleveland

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Lead Cook, Banquets - Hilton Cleveland Downtown (HOT0CA2K)

Lead Cook, Banquets - Hilton Cleveland Downtown (Job Number: HOT0CA2K)

Hilton Cleveland Downtown, 100 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland 44113

The Hilton Cleveland Downtown is looking for their next Lead Cook to join their banquet team. Soaring 32 stories with stunning views of Lake Erie, Hilton Cleveland Downtown is located in the heart of downtown with 600 modern guest rooms and upscale amenities like an indoor pool and rooftop bar. Connected to the Convention Center, it is steps from Cleveland s key nightlife and entertainment district.

The Hilton Cleveland Downtown provides a dynamic and professional setting for team members to grow their hospitality careers.

Shift Pattern: Flexible with the ability to work AM & PM as well as weekends and holidays

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.

• Oversee daily banquet kitchen operations to ensure smooth, efficient food production for all events.
• Support the banquet Chefs and kitchen staff during prep, service, and breakdown.
• Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Follow BEOs to ensure accurate menu execution for all functions.
• Set up and break down banquet kitchen stations before and after service.
• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products.
• Follow a production sheet with minimal guidance.
• Have a strong understanding of mother sauces.
• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen.
• 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.

• Access to pay when you need it through Daily Pay
• 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:
  
  access to educational credentials through Guild Education
• 401K plan and company match
• Hilton Shares: employee stock purchase program (ESPP) with 15% discount
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. We look for demonstration of our Values:

• Hospitality - Delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - Do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - Leaders in our industry and communities.
• Teamwork - Team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - Owners of actions and decisions.
• Now - Operate with urgency and discipline.

In addition, we look for the following attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Customer Focus

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.

Our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!