Arctic Club Hotel - Lead Cook

Oxford Suites & Hotels • Seattle, WA

6d • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Cook at one of Oxford’s luxury or boutique-style hotels plays a key role in preparing high-quality meals while providing on-the-line leadership and guidance to the culinary team. This position supports menu execution, maintains consistency in food quality and presentation, and ensures a clean, efficient, and organized kitchen environment. Working closely with the Executive Chef and sous team, the Lead Cook plays a key role in striving to meet and exceed Four-Star service standards delivering high-quality service and amenities with strong attention to detail, ensuring excellence in every guest interaction, and consistently exceeding expectations.

Requirements

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening, weekends and holidays
• Reliable and consistent attendance
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand and arm movements frequently
• Must be able to list 50 pounds occasionally and often exert up to 20 pounds of force to push, pull, carry, lift or otherwise move objects
• Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and walk on uneven surfaces on an occasional basis
• While primarily an indoor job, must be able to walk outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, heat)
• Must be able to climb stairs both inside and outside in a variety of weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 3+ years Previous culinary experience preferred
• Food handler’s license and liquor server permits as required by state law (or ability to obtain)
• Hospitality / hotel work experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Cook, set up, and prepare food items for hotel food outlets in accordance with established recipes and brand standards
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, portion control, and temperature for all meal periods and service styles
• Collaborate with chefs and culinary leadership in the execution and rollout of menu items, maintaining standards for preparation and plating
• Support food service during banquet and private event functions, ensuring product quality and timely execution
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and proper storage of food and supplies, ensuring freshness and inventory control
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and safe kitchen environment by following all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including dishwashing duties when necessary
• Regularly sanitize workstations and food-contact surfaces throughout the day
• Promptly report maintenance or repair needs to the supervisor or General Manager
• Comply with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations as well as Oxford Collection’s safety and emergency protocols
• Perform all tasks in compliance with federal, state, local, food safety and sanitation requirements and Oxford Collection of hotels safety standards and security procedures.
• Be knowledgeable about and able to respond to emergency situations.
• Report any maintenance repairs needed immediately to their supervisor or General Manager.
• Always provide a high level of customer service, taking time with our guests to ensure every aspect of their stay is up to expectations
• Communicate with front-of-house staff about guest needs, allergies, and changes to service
• Assist in guest recovery efforts in the absence of a manager, using discretion and professionalism
• Demonstrate active listening and responsiveness to concerns or feedback from both guests and colleagues
• Maintain professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in all guest interactions.
• Serve as a role model for kitchen staff, exemplifying Oxford’s service and quality standards
• Provide on-the-job training and support to fellow cooks, reinforcing consistency and efficiency
• Assist in training and rollout of new menu items, ensuring correct preparation and presentation
• Help foster a respectful and collaborative kitchen environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Complete a daily activity log with pertinent shift information for co-workers and leadership team
• Communicate effectively with all hotel staff to ensure smooth delivery of services
• Coordinate with front desk, maintenance staff, Chef and Beverage Manager and General Manager on things requiring attention
• Adhere to attendance policies and maintain regular availability for scheduled shifts
• Other Hotel related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Generous paid time off
• Exclusive discounts at our properties
• Ongoing training, leadership development, and career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED