Cook Lead

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels , a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality , our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS , which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience. About our property: Moments away from the rest of the world, but a world away from it all, Stonewall Resort is a truly unique lakeside destination for vacations, meetings, weddings, reunions, and romantic getaways. Our rustic yet elegant Adirondack‑style lodge and spectacular cottage collection is perched alongside quiet lake waters and the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, while surrounded by 1,900 picture‑perfect, "Close to Nature" park acres. What you will have an opportunity to do: We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team as a Lead Cook. This individual must have extensive experience working in a high‑volume professional kitchen and be a college graduate in the culinary arts. This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands‑on leader in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally. The Lead Cook will assist with planning and execution of the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable competitive quality products. If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills, the skills of your team and grow a career, then we want you! Your Role: The Cook Lead is responsible for preparing hot and cold foods, ordering all product, scheduling of staff and overseeing all prep. Additional duties include developing less skilled positions and fulfilling a leadership role. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION Meet with the front of house supervisors daily to review staffing, food requirements and special events. Produce accurate quantities of food, following the recipes and philosophies of Stonewall Resort. Use products to their full potential, minimizing waste and using proper food rotation principles. Oversee all production pertaining to shift on duty. Communicates effectively with peers and supervisors. Flexibility in dealing with business levels and front of house. Handle special requests and complaints. Coordinate special events with Conference Services and Front of House Management. Comply with all sanitation standards and health department regulations as outlined in the training manual. Must be trained and able to follow the policies and procedures of Local health code regulations and Benchmarks Internal Sanitation Audit. Must have knowledge of proper use and follow correct procedure for chemical usage in the kitchen. Assist in the training of new employees utilizing the 90 day training checklist. Must be at station in uniform ready to work at the time shift starts. Must comply with grooming standards as outlined in the Employee Handbook and training manual for kitchen employees, hair must be restrained and there is no jewelry allowed. Must wear proper uniform as provided by Stonewal #J-18808-Ljbffr Pyramid Burlington Management