Lead Cook

Lead Cook (Full Time)

Renaissance Mobile Riverview & Battle House Hotel & Spa

At Battle House Hotel and Spa we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled service in a stunning environment. Our hotel is full of charm, luxury, and modern amenities, offering our guests an unforgettable experience. We are seeking dynamic and results‑driven candidates to join our team to deliver outstanding service to our guests.

This is your opportunity to be part of a prestigious property within the Marriott family, where you can make a significant impact. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to work with a passionate team dedicated to creating memorable experiences for our guests.

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance including FSA and HSA options
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid holidays, Vacations, PTO, and Sick Leave
• 401(k) with matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Hotel and Food & Beverage Discounts

As a member of our hospitality team, the primary responsibility of a Lead Cook is to supervise the kitchen staff in the absence of the Chef and ensure the maintenance of food quality. This role will create positive leadership by providing guidance and training to the Kitchen associates in proper preparation techniques, equipment usage, and safety measures. The Lead Cook will also visually inspect and select the freshest ingredients for menu items, follow recipes, and prepare requisitions for supplies.

A crucial part of this role is monitoring production flow, adhering to cost and quality control procedures, maintaining menu specifications and recipes, updating production forecasts, and ensuring compliance with health regulations for receiving, storage, and rotation of foods.

• Train and supervise kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items, equipment handling, and adherence to safety measures; regularly evaluate performance and provide guidance to maintain high‑quality products.
• Conduct sensory evaluations (taste, smell, and visual inspection) of all products and mise en place before service to ensure only top‑quality ingredients and correct recipes are used.
• Promptly report any substandard or low‑quality products to the Supervisor or Chef for immediate resolution.
• Ensure accurate timing and pace during service to guarantee guests receive their food promptly.
• Maintain the kitchen staff schedule and coordinate changes following directions from culinary supervisors and chefs.
• Observe production flow and make adjustments to adhere to cost and quality control procedures.
• Monitor and enforce proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting), and rotation of food products to comply with Health Department regulations, including proper labeling, dating, and storage containers.
• Conduct daily taste panels to verify that all dishes are perfectly seasoned and suitable to be served.
• Assign specific duties to all kitchen employees under the supervision of the kitchen supervisor to ensure efficient operations and service.
• Maintain, update, and ensure adherence to all menu specifications, recipes, and production forecasts; ensure kitchen equipment is clean, properly maintained, and report any needed repairs.
• Foster positive working relationships with all team members in the department and throughout the hotel, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
• Handle and store all equipment properly, keep the service line and related areas clean at all times by following the "clean as you go" policy; utilize sanitizers to disinfect all food contact surfaces.
• Prioritize proper setup of workstations before all meal functions to maximize efficiency during food service.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Hospitality

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