Line Cook - Part Time PM Shifts - Holiday Inn Dulles - starting at $20+

B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group•Sterling, VA

7d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing and cooking food items in accordance with Holiday Inn brand high-quality standards. It supports other cooks, enforces compliance with health regulations, and helps achieve financial results, guest satisfaction, and positive team member relations. The role works evening shifts, and candidates must be available on weekends. The Line Cook ensures food quality and production meet standards, conducts line checks and quality audits, and supports food preparation and delivery across banquet events and outlets, including the restaurant, room service, concierge, and à la carte service. The position also monitors plate presentation against records and photographs, follows procurement guidelines and cost controls, maintains company assets, addresses guest concerns, and models operational standards alongside kitchen staff. The role promotes food safety, proper food storage, and a clean and safe work environment in accordance with Holiday Inn procedures and applicable regulations. It requires effective workload management, clear written and verbal communication, collaboration, and adherence to standard operating procedures. The position involves physically demanding work, including walking, standing, carrying, and lifting throughout the shift, and may require extended hours based on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
College and/or culinary degree or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of progressive cook or kitchen experience.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to communicate well with people at all levels within and outside the organization and problem-solve with team members.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly throughout the shift.
Ability to work extended hours based on business needs and perform physically demanding duties, including walking, standing, carrying, and lifting throughout the shift.
Availability to work evening shifts and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years as a cook in a restaurant or hotel of similar size and reputation for outstanding service.

Responsibilities

Ensure food quality and production meet standards; conduct daily line checks and ongoing audits, follow up as needed, identify improvement opportunities, and develop standard operating procedures to maximize quality.
Ensure food preparation and delivery standards are met for banquet events and all outlets, including the restaurant, room service, concierge, and à la carte service.
Maintain outstanding food presentation by using records and photographs and monitoring plate setups against photo-record standards; stay informed about menu changes.
Follow Holiday Inn procurement guidelines, control food costs while maximizing food and beverage revenue, and manage company assets within budget guidelines to prolong the life of resources.
Support guest satisfaction by ensuring food and beverage standards are met and addressing guest concerns promptly and efficiently.
Work alongside kitchen staff to model operational standards, including meeting ticket times while maintaining high food quality.
Lead by example in food safety and food storage; maintain food, beverage, kitchen, and restaurant standards in accordance with Holiday Inn brand requirements and local, state, and federal regulations.
Ensure a clean and safe work environment and follow Holiday Inn procedures for guest and team member incidents.
Manage personal workload effectively, communicate clearly in writing and verbally, promote collaboration and a positive professional work environment, and follow Holiday Inn standard operating procedures.