Lead Cook, Banquet Kitchen - Hilton Anatole

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!

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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:

• 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

The Benefits

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• 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

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable

What are we looking for?

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

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day and our amazing team members are at the heart of it all!