Experienced Cook | Full Benefits

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care. 

Step off AirTrain and into the lobby of Grand Hyatt at SFO. Enjoy luxury hotel rooms and suites that feature stunning views of the bay and airport through soundproof floor-to-ceiling windows. Enjoy culinary delights or have a drink with friends in our bar without ever leaving the airport or take the train to the heart of San Francisco.

Quail Crane offers an elevated dining experience featuring locally sourced ingredients, internationally inspired dishes, and a menu that blends the bounty of Northern California with the cooking traditions of Asia. The restaurant is known for its multiculturally inspired cuisine, refined presentation, and panoramic views of the airport runways, making it a distinctive dining destination within the airport market.

This position is ideal for a culinary professional with strong technique, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for high-quality restaurant execution. The Cook will support daily operations primarily in Quail Crane and may assist with related culinary production as business needs require.

Awards and Recognition

Grand Hyatt at SFO and Quail Crane are proud to be associated with award-winning hospitality and dining recognition, including:

        2026 World Airport Awards - Best Airport Hotel in North America; Ranked No. 2 Worldwide.

        SkyTrax Passengers' Choice Award for "The World's Best Airport Hotels 2024".

        Luxury & Lifestyle Awards - "Best Luxury Airport Hotel in the USA 2024".

        San Francisco Design Week Honorable Mention for Twincrafts and Quail Crane.

Key Responsibilities

        Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to recipes, production standards, portion guidelines, and plating expectations.

        Set up and maintain assigned station with proper mise en place, tools, equipment, and supplies.

        Support daily culinary production for Quail Crane and other assigned outlets or service periods as needed.

        Follow prep lists, production sheets, and direction from culinary leadership to ensure service readiness.

        Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, chopping, measuring, portioning, marinating, and organizing food products.

        Cook menu items using basic and intermediate culinary techniques, including grilling, sauteing, roasting, frying, baking, steaming, and other assigned methods.

        Maintain food quality, freshness, presentation, and consistency throughout service.

        Work closely with fellow cooks and chefs to ensure timely execution during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special service periods.

        Label, date, store, and rotate food items according to food safety and hotel standards.

        Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, equipment, cutting boards, reach-ins, walk-ins, storage areas, and kitchen tools.

        Communicate shortages, production needs, quality concerns, or equipment issues to culinary leadership.

        Minimize waste through proper storage, portioning, production, and organization.

        Follow all hotel, department, safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.

        Assist with inventories, receiving, stocking, and kitchen organization as needed.

        Work collaboratively with chefs, stewards, servers, and other hotel colleagues.

        Perform other culinary duties as assigned.

This is an hourly position with a compensation of $32.58 per hour.

We Offer Excellent Benefits:

• Free Room Nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free colleague meals during shift
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and many more

Why make a good decision when you can make a Classic one by applying for your next career opportunity with a Grand Hyatt hotel? Grand Hyatt hotels provide superior services and elevated experiences. Looking for a Classic beginning in your next career? Apply today at careers.hyatt.com. 

        Previous culinary, line cook, prep cook, hotel, restaurant, or food service experience required.

        Experience in a fine dining, signature restaurant, luxury hotel, or high-volume upscale dining environment strongly preferred.

        Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, knife skills, food preparation, and kitchen safety.

        Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, prep lists, and production instructions.

        Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, organization, and food quality.

        Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

        Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

        Ability to follow direction and prioritize tasks based on business needs.

        Food handler certification or ability to obtain required certification.

        Culinary degree, apprenticeship, or hotel culinary experience preferred but not required.

        Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and business-demand periods.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.