Banquet Cook 2 | Full Time

Omni Louisville Hotel

Reflecting the past, present and future of our vibrant Kentucky town and inspired by the city’s rich history and authentic character, the Omni Louisville transforms one of the city’s most significant urban blocks into a unique and vibrant mixed-use environment offering hotel guests, residents and locals a chance to connect and enjoy the best of a great city. The hotel is a prominent landmark against the Louisville skyline, glistening during the day and glowing at night, with the iconic glassy ends of the 612 room hotel. The hotel pool and rooftop bar, designed for seamless indoor and outdoor integration, allows guests to rest, relax and socialize with downtown Louisville as the backdrop. The essence of Louisville is woven throughout, with interior design that blends elements of the city’s heritage, culture, and character—felt everywhere from the hotel restaurants to a featured bourbon bar, and even the hotel’s speakeasy and bowling alley. Guests can enjoy a vibrant Falls City Market, a 20,000-square-foot urban food hall and grocer directly connected to the hotel lobby. Located at street level, this dynamic space transforms Liberty Street into a lively pedestrian destination. Featuring a diverse selection of food and dessert options—including craft beer, fresh bakery items, and local favorites—the market serves as a welcoming hub for both hotel guests and the local community. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Louisville Hotel may be your perfect match.

Banquet Cook 2

$250 Sign on bonus for hires with start dates between July 15, 2026, and August 31, 2026

Overview

Provide high quality standards and procedures in preparing/serving all banquet food.  Based on experience, qualified candidates will be placed in Cook 1 (advanced) Cook 2 (intermediate) or Cook 3 (entry level) positions.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications, with limited supervision from management.
• Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times
• Ability to understand large scale food production and times required to complete tasks.
• Good knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines
• A proper understanding of how to properly and safely us all culinary equipment.
• Required to learn all menu items produced by assigned station.
• Ensure station is set for service 15 minutes prior to service.
• The ability to do plate presentations that meet our specifications.
• Prepare a mixture of buffet and plated style items
• Production of orders to include Grilling, Roasting, and Baking fish, steaks, chicken and shellfish.
• Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame.
• Ability to communicate with other team members.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude in stressful situations.
• Attend required monthly department meetings and company trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Qualifications

• Required to have at least 4 years culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Must obtain Food Handlers Certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• Advanced knife skills required.
• Must have basic mathematical skills and an understanding of weights and measures so as to be able to follow recipes.
• Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training is strongly preferred.
• Flexible Scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight, up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.
• Working Environment:
• Interior of hotel in restaurant and kitchen areas with exposure to humidity, steam and extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals.
• Tools & Equipment:
• Cooking utensils and equipment.
  
  

Omni Hotels & Resorts Is An Equal Opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer. The EEO Is The Law Poster Is Available Using The Following Link

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Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

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