Line Cook | Buffalo Marriott LECOM HARBORCENTER

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Job Description

Pay: Starting at $19.50 per hour. Rate based on experience

Benefits:

• Health insurance / 401k
• Paid time off
• 8 Paid holidays
• Marriott Hotel Discounts at any Marriott property
• 2 Complimentary night hotel stays per year at any Shaner Hotel property
• 1 Complimentary meal per shift worked
• Located on bus and metro routes.

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time and Full-time

Description:

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Creates and designs new and unique menu items.
• Assists the Executive Chef in the establishment of department budgets and the adherence to budget guidelines.
• Ensure that all food and beverage products are consistently prepared and served according to hotel standards.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the culinary preventative maintenance programs.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements of the kitchen areas, associates, and guests.

Responsibilities:

Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets in accordance with standards and plating guide specifications. Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a line cook or relevant role.
• Great attention to detail and creativity.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification and food safety certification preferred.
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition. Safe food handling certificate preferred.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions.

About the Team

Shaner Hotels has an exciting opportunity at our 205-room Buffalo Marriott LECOM HARBORCENTER. Ideally located in downtown Buffalo's vibrant Canalside Entertainment District, our full-service hotel offers an exceptional hospitality experience in one of Western New York's premier destinations.

Conveniently situated just off Interstate 190 and directly connected to KeyBank Center, home of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres, the hotel places guests within walking distance of Buffalo's waterfront attractions, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Niagara Falls, one of the world's most iconic natural wonders, is also just a short drive away.

Our upscale hotel features contemporary guest rooms, premium amenities, elegant meeting and event space, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a signature seventh-floor restaurant and bar offering breathtaking views of Lake Erie and the Buffalo skyline. Whether traveling for business, sports, meetings, or leisure, guests enjoy an exceptional stay backed by Marriott's renowned standards of service.

If you're passionate about hospitality and committed to delivering memorable guest experiences, Buffalo Marriott LECOM HARBORCENTER offers an outstanding opportunity to build your career with Shaner Hotels. Join a team dedicated to excellence, teamwork, and professional growth while working at one of Buffalo's premier hospitality destinations.

About Us

Shaner Hotel Group

Shaner Hotels is one of the hospitality industry's leading award-winning hotel owner-operators and management companies. Our growing portfolio includes more than 70 full-service, select-service, extended-stay, and resort properties, representing over 8,000 guest rooms across 14 states and three countries.

We proudly partner with many of the world's most recognized hospitality brands, as well as distinctive independent hotels, delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence across every property.

Beyond hotel management, Shaner Hotels provides a comprehensive range of hospitality services for investors, hotel owners, and brand partners, including hotel development, design and construction, revenue management, e-commerce, sales and marketing, human resources, accounting, and operational support.

Whether you're joining one of our hotels or our corporate team, you'll become part of an organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and delivering outstanding hospitality. At Shaner Hotels, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding careers across every area of the hospitality industry.

Job Info

• Job Identification 236558
• Posting Date 08/19/2026, 03:23 PM
• Locations 95 Main St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, US (On-site)
• Full Time or Part Time Full-Time/Part-Time
• Brands Marriott
• Job Category Restaurant