Lead Banquet Cook - Hilton Cleveland Downtown

Hilton•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hilton Cleveland Downtown is looking for their next Lead Banquet Cook to join their culinary 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's just steps from Cleveland's key nightlife & entertainment district. The Hilton Cleveland Downtown provides a dynamic and professional setting for team members to grow their hospitality careers. Full-Time Pay: $23.95 an hour 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.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of prior banquet experience
Strong ability in high-volume production and event execution
At least one year of leadership or supervisory experience in a kitchen setting
Excels in organization, communication, and time management
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Consistently delivers exceptional results to ensure every banquet event runs seamlessly
Demonstrate proper knife skills
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

Responsibilities

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
Demonstrate proper knife skills
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

Benefits

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