Job Description
Description Join a high-performing culinary team at one of New Orleans' premier convention hotels. As a
Banquet Cook at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, you'll play an essential role in executing large-scale events, conferences, and special functions that serve guests from around the world. Working in a fast-paced, production-driven kitchen, you'll apply solid cooking skills, strong attention to detail, and teamwork to deliver consistent, high-quality banquet cuisine. If you thrive in high-volume environments and take pride in precise execution, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your culinary career with Hyatt.
What You'll Do - Prepare and cook menu items for banquets, meetings, and special events
- Execute plated meals, buffets, and action stations according to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)
- Follow standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation guidelines
- Assist with mise en place, batch cooking, and event production timelines
- Maintain food quality, proper temperatures, and sanitation standards during service
- Work collaboratively with banquet chefs, supervisors, and culinary colleagues
- Support event set-up, breakdown, and post-event cleanup as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation
- Follow all Hyatt standards, food safety, and health department regulations
- Adapt efficiently to changes in menus, guest counts, or event schedules
We
care for people so they can be their
best - Career Growth and Advancement - Hyatt believes strongly in promoting from within. We offer training, skills development & career mobility, providing opportunities for advancement at every level
- Affordable Benefits after 30 days - full-time colleagues are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, STD
- Referral Bonuses up to $500.00 - for bringing new members to our team
- Free and Discounted Room Nights at Hyatt Hotels around the world
- Paid Time Off -Holiday pay, new child leave and personal days
- Healthcare FSA - saves you money for medical expenses
- Financial Perks - 401(k) w/ company match & discounted employee stock purchase plan
- Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 emotional support, legal guidance, personal & financial resources
- Discounts at various retailers - at Headspace, Apple, AT&T, Verizon and More
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
Qualifications - Qualifications & Skills
- Previous experience as a banquet cook or in a similar role
- Culinary school degree or equivalent training a plus
- Strong understanding of food safety practices
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Familiarity with various cooking methods and techniques
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
- Minimum of 2-3 years of cooking experience
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment and procedures
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Certification in food safety or willingness to obtain
Job Tags
Full time, Live in, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift