Lead Cook - Conrad Indianapolis (Food Services)

Conrad Indianapolis is looking for a Lead Cook to join the Culinary Team! This is an amazing opportunity to grow your career in a Fortune 500 company within a sophisticated luxury brand. 

 

As the city's first true luxury hotel and only Forbes recommended hotel in the state, this 23-story tower has 241 rooms, 15,000 square feet of banquet space, and 3 food and beverage outlets. This includes The Capital Grille, Tastings - Wine Bar & Bistro, and in-room dining. 

 

 

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• Classification: Full-Time 

• Shift: Various – must be available to weekdays, weekends, and holidays. 

What will I be doing?

As a Lead Cook, you will coordinate and expedite food service on the production line and support the Food & Beverage Manager and Culinary Leadership in ensuring an outstanding customer experience. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Coordinate and expedite kitchen production to accelerate service and ensure consistency in 
  food quality and presentation.
• Prepare all food items according to recipe cards and correct handling procedures.
• Maintain the highest quality and appearance of all foods sent from kitchen and make sure 
  plates are clean and appetizing.
• Train newly hired line and prep cooks to meet all Hilton standards and local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Coordinate production charts and oversee requisition procedures. 

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!

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place To Work & Fortune We 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. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including: 

 

Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay 

Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family  

Mental Health Resources 

Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)   

Go Hilton travel discount program  

Supportive parental leave 

Matching 401(k) 

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount 

Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more) 

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.