Lead Cook, Banquet Kitchen - Hilton Anatole

Hilton•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Hilton Anatole is looking for a Lead Banquet Cook to join their talented Banquet Team! Known for its stunning architecture and beautiful art collections, the Hilton Anatole is a landmark luxury hotel in Dallas with expansive event spaces, and vibrant culinary scene. Set on a sprawling property, the hotel offers multiple dining outlets ranging from casual to elevated experiences with award‑winning restaurants, a diverse mix of menus, and high guest volume year‑round. The Hilton Anatole provides an exciting, fast‑paced environment for culinary professionals to grow and showcase their talent! Check us out\: Hilton Anatole | Dine & Drinks We are seeking a motivated culinary leader who's ready to grow into the next step of their hospitality career. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 1 year experience in a lead or supervisor role, preferably within a hotel banquet department. They will be able to work independently, communicates effectively between the chef team and banquet staff, stay organized under pressure, and bring a positive, solutions‑focused mindset to every event. What will I be doing? As a Lead Banquet Cook, you would be responsible for supporting the banquet team, preparing food items in accordance with recipes and established standards in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Requirements

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values.
Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
Quality
Productivity
Dependability
Customer Focus
Adaptability

Responsibilities

Support daily banquet operations to ensure events run smoothly and efficiently.
Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
Communicate effectively with the chef team to coordinate meal timing, menu details, and special requests.
Assist with training, coaching, and supporting team members as needed.
Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times
Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products
Stock and maintain designated food station(s)
Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen
Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations
Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items, as needed

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