Lead Cook Supervisor

Spire Hospitality

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando, a dynamic and exciting workplace located just six miles from Walt Disney World® Theme Parks. The resort features 787 condo-style rooms, daily transportation to Orlando’s top attractions, complimentary access to the award-winning Surfari Water Park, 6,000 square feet of meeting space, serene activities at Lake Austin Pier, and a variety of dining options including Valencia Restaurant, Longboard Restaurant, and Alfresco Market. The Terraces at The Grove, a modern, adult-centric retreat, offers 160 rooms, a private pool with cabanas, a poolside bar (DYVE), a fire pit seating area, a gym, and BYTE, a grab-and-go market. Employees at The Grove enjoy a collaborative environment, career growth opportunities, and help create unforgettable memories for guests. SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best-in-class service at hotels and resorts across the country. They provide support, tools, and opportunities for employees to grow and excel in their hospitality careers. As a Lead Cook, you will contribute to an exceptional culinary experience by leading a dynamic kitchen team. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining an organized and efficient work environment. Your primary focus will be on training and supervising kitchen staff, ensuring all food items are prepared and presented according to hotel standards, adhering to food safety and sanitation regulations, managing kitchen equipment, and playing a key role in delivering an outstanding dining experience for guests.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and preparation techniques.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate job duties clearly.
Finger/hand dexterity for operating kitchen equipment and performing food preparation tasks.
Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 100 lbs. continuously.
Ability to perform additional duties as required, including participation in special events.
High school diploma or its equivalent
Minimum of 2 year cook experience in a similar role, size of operation required
Certifications in food safety (e.g., ServSafe) may be required
Basic mathematical skills are necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes

Nice To Haves

Completion of Culinary or Apprenticeship Program preferred
Minimum of 2 year cook experience in hotel preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure proper preparation and presentation of food items
Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
Ensure that all food products are stored, rotated, and received properly, maintaining temperature settings and proper inventory
Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to standard recipes or guest specifications
Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, ensuring safe and efficient operation
Manage kitchen equipment, reporting any issues to the Chef or Engineering for service or repair
Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure consistency and exceptional dining experiences
Assist with requisitions for supplies and food items required for production
Maintain floor cleanliness to prevent slip/fall accidents and ensure a safe working environment
Perform any additional duties, such as assisting with VIP parties, special events, and staff meetings.
Perform duties across multiple outlets on the property as required