Lead Cook, The Club at Hilton - Hilton Cleveland Downtown

The Hilton Cleveland Downtown is looking for their next Lead Cook to be part of an exciting new venture at The Club at Hilton!

Soaring 32 stories with stunning views of Lake Erie, Hilton Cleveland Downtown is located in the heart of downtown with 600 modern guest rooms and upscale amenities like an indoor pool and rooftop bar. Connected to the Convention Center, it's just steps from Cleveland's key nightlife & entertainment district. The Hilton Cleveland Downtown provides a dynamic and professional setting for team members to grow their hospitality careers. Guests will soon be able to book access to The Club at Hilton, a premium, hosted club designed to elevate guests meet, focus, relax and refuel, featuring elevated dining, curated coffee service and thoughtfully designed areas for quiet work or collaborative conversation.

Check us out: Hilton Cleveland Downtown | Dine & Drinks

The ideal Lead Cook candidate is a culinary professional with a passion for elevated, high‑quality culinary experiences. They bring a minimum of two years of restaurant experience, preferably within high-end or fine dining environments, and have at least one year in a leadership or supervisory role.

This individual thrives in a premium, guest‑focused setting and understands the importance of consistency, presentation, and refined service. They are flexible, dependable, and able to work independently, supporting the daily culinary operations of this new, private club experience.

Full-Time

Pay Rate: $23.14 per hour

Shift Pattern: PM including weekends and holidays

What will I be doing?

As a Lead Cook, you would be responsible for preparing food items in accordance with recipes and established standards in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare and execute elevated, high-quality dishes in alignment with The Club’s premium dining standards

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timeliness in all food production.

• Support and guide culinary team members, providing direction, training, and oversight during service.

• Maintain exceptional food presentation and quality, ensuring all menu items meet brand expectations.

• Coordinate with leadership and service teams to ensure smooth communication and efficient service flow.

• Manage prep lists, production schedules, and station organization to maximize efficiency.

• Monitor food inventory levels, assist with ordering, and reduce waste through proper rotation and storage.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards, including proper handling, labeling, and cleanliness of all food areas.

• Work independently when required, demonstrating strong decision-making and time‑management skills.

• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times

• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

The Benefits

Hilton is proud to 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 such as:

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay

• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family

• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program

• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel

• Parental leave to support new parents

• Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*

• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount

• 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 and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable

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!