Banquet Cook III (Full-Time) - Arizona Biltmore

Banquet Cook III

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, Cond 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.

The iconic Arizona Biltmore is located in the heart of the prestigious Biltmore neighborhood in Phoenix. The resort was named the "Jewel of the Desert" since its opening on February 23, 1929. This gorgeous 39-acre property reopened in May 2021 after undergoing a $150 million restoration. It has over 700 rooms, over 200,000 square feet in banquet space spread out over the beautiful property, 9 food and beverage outlets (including 2 restaurants, 2 bars, 2 poolside bars, a gelato shop/caf, and in-room dining), a luxury spa, and 7 pools including a 65' waterslide. Arizona Biltmore is a LXR Hotel & Resort by Hilton which is a hand-selected collection of unique luxury hotels, offering bespoke service and personal adventures in the world's most intriguing locations. With this, as a team member you will receive the Go Hilton travel benefits in addition to Pyramid's travel benefits.

Arizona Biltmore offers a diverse culinary experience with 2 full service restaurants, 2 bars, 2 pools, in-room dining, a caf, a large banquet department, and a pastry shop.

As a Banquet Cook III, you will be responsible for maintaining, setting up, producing food and controlling quality of all food items prepared in the different kitchen stations, i.e., meats, fish, vegetables, bread products, sauces, stocks, seasoning, etc. Specifically, this includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:

• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes or, as otherwise specified by supervisor, to ensure consistency of product to the guest; requires transportation of heavy food products.
• Check and control the proper storage of product, especially on all fresh produce, checking on portion control, to maintain quality product.
• Keep all refrigeration, storage, and working areas clean, working condition in order to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Ensure all equipment in working areas is clean and in proper working condition to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Visually inspect, select and use only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats and other food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items. Read and employ math skills for following recipes. Prepare requisition for supplies and food items for production in workstation.

This is a Full-time position and you must have availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

What are we looking for?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of cooking experience in a professional, fast-paced kitchen
• Prior hotel / resort experience, preferred
• Upscale dining experience, preferred
• Graduate of an Apprenticeship or accredited Culinary School, preferred
• Arizona Food Handler Card, required
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification, preferred
• Passionate about delivering amazing experiences
• Sense of urgency
• Driven to grow your talents

Compensation:

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Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.