Lead Cook

Overview

Come grow with us! Exciting opportunities await at the brand new SpringHill / TownePlace Suites by Marriott Avon Vail Valley in beautiful Avon, Co! Join our dynamic team and be a part of creating a memorable guest experience from the beginning.

Pyramid Global is an international leader in hospitality and a place you can grow your career internally. We offer competitive salaries, bonus potential, 401k, medical, dental, vision, and PTO, along with other benefits.

We are people focused with a CARE culture at the center of everything we do. We offer all of our employees the following benefits : Highly competitive wages Free Parking Hotel room discounts and travel benefits with the Hilton family of brands as well as Pyramid and Benchmark hotels 401K Plan with Employer Match Additionally, we offer our full-time employees the following benefits : Paid Time Off (PTO) Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) rollover Paid Time Off (PTO) cash out options Comprehensive employee benefit / insurance programs Company paid life and AD&D insurance Tuition reimbursement 7 Paid Holidays The SpringHill / TownePlace Suites by Marriott Avon Vail Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

EOE / AA We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team as a Lead Cook.

This individual must have extensive experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen and be a college graduate in the culinary arts.

This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands-on leader in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally.

The Lead Cook will assist with planning and execution of the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable competitive quality products.

If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills, the skills of your team and grow a career, then we want you! Your Role : You will act in the absence of the food and beverage manager to complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for all outlets, employee cafeteria and banquets.

You may be required to perform any function within the culinary department (cook, steward etc) You will conduct daily walk throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns and improvements if needed.

You will conduct daily meetings with the team to ensure their preparation, communicating all pertinent information You will attend weekly F&B meetings, BEO meetings, leadership meetings, monthly safety meeting and represent the culinary team You will be the example that the culinary team follows You will manage the finances of the department, analyze, and control costs and manage the budget to achieve a profitable operation You will have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handles any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgency You will work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used daily You will guide the nightly cleaning of all kitchen areas, follow up with pm stewarding crew to ensure dish area is clean and organized for the following days service You will assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing, and implementation of (seasonal) menus and special menus Qualifications Active Food handler’s certification or the ability to get it Must be willing to work a variety of day / night and weekend shifts Ability to effectively communicate with guests and peers, ability to speak / understand English required Requires strong organizational skills Must be able to work independently Able to be on your feet for long periods of time Able to lift at least 50 pounds Have a desire to exceed expectations An energetic personality Compensation Range The compensation for this position is $28.

00 / Hr. - $28.00 / Hr. based on qualifications and experience.